Morris posted their closest victory since January 25th on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Mingo Valley Christian, sneaking past 55-52. This was payback for Morris, who suffered a 61-50 loss the last time these two teams met.
Mingo Valley Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hobs Lambert, who posted 14 points in addition to five boards and four steals. Lambert continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Harrison Chatham was another key player, shooting 42% from the field to rack up 11 points and six rebounds.
Morris' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Mingo Valley Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season.
Morris will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Preston at 7:30 p.m. on January 6, 2026. As for Mingo Valley Christian, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, an 80-41 win against Sperry on the 13th.
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