Lawrence Upper was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 39-38 heartbreaker at the hands of the Reimer Road Baptist Christian Golden Eagles. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Golden Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2020.
Lawrence Upper's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Max Samac, who posted 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Lehr, who scored eight points.
Lawrence Upper's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Reimer Road Baptist Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 2-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Lawrence Upper will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on First Baptist Christian at 8:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026. Reimer Road Baptist Christian and Cornerstone Christian will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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