Lakewood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 52-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ryle Raiders. While losing is never fun, the Rangers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 273rd in Ohio, while the Raiders are ranked 108th in Kentucky).
It was another big night for Jaelyn Jones, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and ten boards for Ryle. The match was Jones' ninth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden (Jay) Mcclain, who posted 11 points and five rebounds.
Lakewood's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Ryle, their victory bumped their record up to 3-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lakewood will head out to take on Valley Forge at 12:30 p.m. on January 4, 2025. Lakewood is facing Valley Forge at the right time seeing as Valley Forge is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Ryle, they will challenge Newport Central Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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