After flying high against Springtown on Tuesday, Eagle Mountain came back down to earth. The Knights had to suffer through a 75-46 loss at the hands of the Burkburnett Bulldogs. The Knights have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Burkburnett's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cayden Gerstner, who went 9-for-15 on his way to 24 points along with six assists and four steals. Those 24 points gave Gerstner a new career-high. Ayden White was another key player, shooting 53% from the field to rack up 23 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Eagle Mountain's defeat dropped their record down to 18-14. As for Burkburnett, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 27-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eagle Mountain will welcome Lake Worth at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights will be up against the Bullfrogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 65.7 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Burkburnett, they will challenge Springtown at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will be up against the Porcupines' rather soft defense (which has allowed 57.47 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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