Castleberry extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-17. They were outmatched by the Burkburnett Bulldogs and fell 90-26. 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 1408th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 115th).
As for Burkburnett, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-4 record this season. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Burkburnett found their leader in sophomore Kingston Gould, who went 13-for-21 on his way to 28 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists. The game was Gould's 23rd in a row with at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Ayden White, who posted 15 points along with five boards and four steals.
Coming up, Castleberry will head out to face off against Lake Worth at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will be up against the Bullfrogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 64.83 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Burkburnett, they will be playing at home against Decatur at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 57.1 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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