Shoals extended their losing streak to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 7-15. They came up short against the Orleans Bulldogs, falling 61-36. While losing is never fun, the Jug Rox can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 370th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 87th).
As for Orleans, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-3 record this season. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Alex DeWitt was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double with 24 points and 13 boards. Those 13 rebounds gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Dane Freed, who shot 63% from the field on his way to 14 points and six assists.
Coming up, Shoals will head out to challenge West Washington at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Orleans, they will host Brownstown Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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