Rapides was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 45-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Kinder Yellowjackets. While the Mustangs didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Yellowjackets 11-5 in the first quarter.
Several Mustangs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Zayveian Johnson, who posted 13 points. That was a full 35.1% of Rapides' points, marking the 12th time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Antwon Jones was another key player, putting up seven points.
Rapides' loss dropped their record down to 6-15. As for Kinder, they pushed their record up to 13-12 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rapides will venture away from home to challenge Grant at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. That match will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Johnson and A Sykes. As for Kinder, they are taking a road trip to take on South Beauregard at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Kinder is facing South Beauregard at the right time seeing as South Beauregard is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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