Laurel Highlands was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a hard 60-41 fall against the Greater Latrobe Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 438th, while the Wildcats are ranked 45th).
When it comes to explaining why Laurel Highlands lost, don't look at Antwan Black. Despite the final result, he posted 16 points. Luke Martin was another key player, putting up eight points.
Laurel Highlands' loss dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Greater Latrobe, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-2 record this season.
Laurel Highlands will square off against Franklin Regional at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Greater Latrobe, they will take on Penn-Trafford at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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