Lakeside's game on Tuesday was all tied up 22-22 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 59-58 to the Rock Hills Grizzlies. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Grizzlies apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February.
Lakeside's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eli Schmitt, who shot 43% from the field on his way to 25 points and five steals. Another player making a difference was Liam Christians, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten boards.
Noah Eakins was the offensive standout of the game as he went 9-for-15 en route to 21 points. Those 21 points gave him a new career-high. Kiplee Kussmen was another key player, putting up six points and seven rebounds.
Lakeside dropped their record down to 0-2 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Rock Hills, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Lakeside is set to square off against their familiar foe Stockton at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Rock Hills will take on rival Thunder Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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