Bexley saw some tournament action on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Walnut Ridge Scots by a score of 45-42. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 429th, while the Scots are ranked 146th).
Walnut Ridge's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marquis Lucas, who went 5-for-11 on his way to 17 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Lucas' evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. De'Yaire Adams was another key player, putting up ten points and five boards.
Bexley's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-15. As for Walnut Ridge, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.
Bexley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Walnut Ridge, they will take on Marion Harding in a tournament on Friday. Marion Harding will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Walnut Ridge surely won't give up without a fight.
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