Zeigler-Royalton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were dealt a 78-41 defeat at the hands of the Webber Trojans. The Tornadoes were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 54-18.
Lucas Rogers
| 02/10/25 @ Webber | 25 |
| 02/07/25 vs Trico | 11 |
| 02/03/25 vs Sandoval | 21 |
| 01/31/25 @ Johnston City | 13 |
| 01/29/25 @ Thompsonville | 6 |
| + 27 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Zeigler-Royalton lost, don't look at Lucas Rogers. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 25 points and 11 rebounds. That's the most points Rogers has posted since back in January of 2024. River Freeman was another key player, putting up eight points along with nine boards and three steals.
Even though they lost, Zeigler-Royalton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in four consecutive contests.
Zeigler-Royalton's loss dropped their record down to 7-18. As for Webber, their win bumped their record up to 21-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Zeigler-Royalton won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Goreville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Goreville knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 22 games -- so hopefully Zeigler-Royalton likes a good challenge. As for Webber, they will face off against Cisne at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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