Phelps extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-6. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 74-71 heartbreaker at the hands of the Landrum Cardinals. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Hornets have suffered since December 19, 2024.
As for Landrum, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since February 7th.
Landrum was led to victory by Aj Lindsey and Noah Dodd. Lindsey went 10-for-12 en route to 22 points in addition to seven assists and five rebounds, while Dodd shot 50% from the field on his way to 26 points. Dodd's big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Cooper Tidwell, who posted eight points and three steals.
Phelps wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, an 83-56 win against Cordova on the 19th. Landrum and Broome will round out the year against one another at 8:30 p.m. on the 27th.
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