The Lakeside Lancers will face off against the South Hills Huskies at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Lakeside gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Monday. They escaped with a win against Claremont by the margin of a single free throw, 61-60. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Lancers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Maurice Turner was a one-man wrecking crew for Lakeside as he almost dropped a double-double on 25 points and nine rebounds. The contest was Turner's 13th in a row with at least ten points. Justin Jones was another key player, going 6 for 14 en route to 14 points.
South Hills kicked off their season on the road on Tuesday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell to Claremont 60-56. The Huskies' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, South Hills saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Cruz Valdez posted 29 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Diego Rivera, who scored 14 points.
Lakeside was able to grind out a solid victory over South Hills when the teams last played back in December of 2023, winning 58-47. Does Lakeside have another victory up their sleeve, or will South Hills turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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