Grapeland lost against Lovelady back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Grapeland Sandies lost 77-54 to the Lovelady Lions. While losing is never fun, the Sandies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 771st, while the Lions are ranked 267th).
Mikayla Woods
| 01/10/25 vs Lovelady | 3 |
| 01/07/25 @ Leon | 2 |
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Grapeland's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mikayla Woods, who posted eight points and three steals. Woods is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Anyla Hopkins was another key player, going 5 of 7 on her way to 10 points and five rebounds.
Grapeland has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-9 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.8 points per game. As for Lovelady, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 21-4.
Grapeland will take on Latexo at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lovelady, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Lovelady Lions take on the Centerville Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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