Lakewood had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They snuck past the Chapin Eagles with a 57-51 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Gators as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Darius Franklin was nothing short of spectacular: he dropped a double-double on 21 points and 11 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Cedric Cisse, who earned seven points in addition to two steals.
Lakewood smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Chapin only pulled down four.
Despite the loss, Chapin still got an impressive performance from Jaydon Bradford, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Braydyn Francis, who earned eight points along with six assists and five rebounds.
Lakewood didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 71-42 loss against River Bluff on the 26th. Chapin has also already played their next game, a 74-65 defeat against Wando on the 26th.
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