The Carlinville Cavaliers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their sixth straight loss. They took a 38-31 hit to the loss column at the hands of Carrollton. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Carlinville has scored all season.
Carlinville's loss came despite strong showings from Sawyer Smith and Camden Naugle. Smith scored nine points along with four steals and three blocks, while Naugle scored seven points. Those four steals set a new season-high mark for him.
Carlinville bumped their record down to 1-6 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Carrollton, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5.
Carlinville will be home for the holidays to greet South County at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. South County is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games. Carrollton will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia at 6:00 p.m. on December 15th.
