Mid-Michigan HomeSchoolers was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 67-62 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lapeer Lakers Homeschool Lakers. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Lakers this season, with their most recent defeat being a 68-62 loss back in January.
When it comes to explaining why Mid-Michigan HomeSchoolers lost, don't look at Brendan Redmond. Despite the final result, he shot 4-for-6 from downtown and almost dropped a double-double with 25 points and nine rebounds. That was a full 40.3% of Mid-Michigan HomeSchoolers' points, marking the third time in a row he's posted more than a third of the team's points. Aidan Porter was another key player, going 5-for-9 en route to 12 points and seven assists.
Lapeer Lakers Homeschool was led to victory by Reed Cotton and John Hayse. Cotton went 7-for-12 to rack up 22 points and three steals, while Hayse went 7-for-9 on his way to 21 points. Cotton is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Cannon Dodson, who earned nine points.
Mid-Michigan HomeSchoolers' defeat dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Lapeer Lakers Homeschool, their victory bumped their record up to 20-7.
Looking ahead, Mid-Michigan HomeSchoolers will challenge Capital HomeSchool at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mid-Michigan HomeSchoolers is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.9 points per game this season. As for Lapeer Lakers Homeschool, they will take on Varsity Opponent at 12:00 p.m. on February 20th.
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