If the Lakeland Vikings were feeling good off their 69-28 takedown of the Miami Eagles last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Lakeland fell 60-51 to Liberal on Friday. Lakeland lost against Liberal in their previous head to head back in February of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much wider than the 86-43 score last time.
Logan Moran and Caleb Glaum certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Moran dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Glaum scored 16 points along with seven rebounds. Moran hasn't dropped below 11 rebounds for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Dominick Kentch, who scored six points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Lakeland has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-14 record this season. As for Liberal, their victory bumped their record up to 11-15.
Lakeland didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 64-53 defeat vs. Osceola on the 20th. Liberal has also already played their next match, a 66-51 victory against Jasper on the 20th.
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