Rushville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 53-29 to the Delta Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 338th in Indiana, while the Eagles are ranked 53rd in Indiana).
Rushville lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Zy Adams, who posted seven points. Another player making a difference was XxZavien Jenkins, who had eight points.
Delta got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jackson Peters out in front who put up 13 points. What's more, Peters also posted a 75% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in December of 2024. Bronson Edwards was another key player, putting up ten points.
Rushville's loss dropped their record down to 3-17. As for Delta, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 14-5.
Rushville wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 45-39 win against Oldenburg Academy on the 21st. As for Delta, they have also already played their next match, a 48-41 defeat against Shelbyville on the 21st.
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