The Jackson City Tigers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their fifth straight defeat. They took a 43-30 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lee County. Jackson City has struggled against Lee County recently, as their game on Thursday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Jackson City lost, one person who can't be blamed is Tara Strong. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 16 points and 12 rebounds. Emily Patrick was another key contributor, scoring six points along with six rebounds and two blocks.
Jackson City's defeat dropped their record down to 2-19. As for Lee County, their win bumped their record up to 6-15.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jackson City will challenge Magoffin County at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Magoffin County is coming into the matchup with ten straight losses at home, meaning Jackson City will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Lee County, they will head out on the road to take on Buckhorn at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Kentucky (Buckhorn is ranked 234th, while Lee County is ranked 232nd).
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