The Amite County Trojans pushed their score all the way to 58 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 62-58 hit to the loss column at the hands of Loyd Star. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Amite County in their matchups with Loyd Star: they've now lost four in a row.
It was another big night for Nathan Mills, who scored 18 points along with nine rebounds and three steals for Loyd Star. That makes it three consecutive games in which Mills has scored at least 25% of Loyd Star's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Caden Yarborough, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
Amite County's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Loyd Star, their victory bumped their record up to 13-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Amite County will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Bogue Chitto at 7:30 p.m. on January 12th. Bogue Chitto will be looking to extend their current ten-game winning streak. As for Loyd Star, they will head out on the road to face off against Wilkinson County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Wilkinson County is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.
