Kaufman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 53-42 to the Midlothian Panthers. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 877th, while the Panthers are ranked 119th).
Midlothian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was CHRIS HARDAWAY out in front who posted nine points. What's more, HARDAWAY also racked up two steals, the most he's had since back in November of 2024. Jaden Mason was another key player, putting up six points and seven rebounds.
Kaufman's loss dropped their record down to 6-15. As for Midlothian, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season.
Kaufman will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Red Oak at 7:00 p.m. Red Oak will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Kaufman surely won't give up without a fight. As for Midlothian, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Midlothian Panthers challenge the Ennis Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Midlothian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.8 points per game this season.
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