Southridge extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 3-16. They were beaten by the Loogootee Lions 62-26. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
As for Loogootee, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-5. Given their advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 134th, while Southridge is ranked 309th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Loogootee was led to victory by Lydia Hawkins and Alaina Diamond. Hawkins dropped a double-double with 23 points and ten boards, while Diamond went 9-for-14 to rack up 26 points along with five rebounds and four blocks. Those 23 points gave Hawkins a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sophia Toy, who posted eight points.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Southridge will face off against Wood Memorial at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Loogootee, they will head out to square off against Northeast Dubois at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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