Lawrence Upper was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 45-40 heartbreaker at the hands of the Westside Christian Academy Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 41-33 back in November of 2025.
Despite the loss, Lawrence Upper saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Evan Rone posted 13 points. Another player making a difference was Will Crooks, who scored six points.
Westside Christian Academy found their leader in sophomore Nicholas Amos, who had 14 points and five boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Franklin Rogers, who earned seven points and three steals.
Lawrence Upper's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Westside Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 7-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Lawrence Upper will head out to square off against St. Martin de Porres at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Westside Christian Academy, they will venture away from home to take on Christian Community at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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