Loogootee had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 13-6 to make it four. They fell 51-40 to the Orleans Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 49-33 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
As for Orleans, the victory (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 15-2. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.9 points over those games.
Orleans' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Owen Gilbert, who went 5-for-9 to rack up 13 points and five boards. Those 13 points gave Gilbert a new career-high. Nate Brown was another key player, putting up 11 points along with six assists and six rebounds.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Loogootee will face off against South Knox at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions will be up against the Spartans' rather soft defense (which has allowed 53.13 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Orleans, they will challenge Eastern at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Musketeers have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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