Lone Star was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 65-61 heartbreaker at the hands of the La Porte Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Rangers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 622nd, while the Bulldogs are ranked 245th).
La Porte got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Gotti Mack out in front who shot 44% from the field on his way to 20 points and seven rebounds. The Bulldogs are 6-3 when Mack posts 15 or more points, but 3-4 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Kevin Goodie, who went 5-for-9 en route to 17 points and five assists.
Lone Star's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for La Porte, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 9-7 record.
Coming up, Lone Star will be home for the holidays to greet Creekview at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. La Porte and Westfield will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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