High Point was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Laurel Spartans 99-26. The Eagles lost against the Spartans in their previous head to head back in January, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 68-51 score last time.
Laurel's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jermaine Taylor, who posted 17 points. Taylor's evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Christian Brown, who earned 16 points.
The win made it two in a row for Laurel and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. High Point will take on Parkdale in a holiday battle at 7:00 p.m. on December 17th at. As for Laurel, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Great Mills at 7:00 p.m.
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