LaFayette is 0-10 against Lanett since February of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The LaFayette Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Lanett Panthers at 7:00 p.m.
LaFayette is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 17th straight game dating back to last season two weeks ago. They were beaten by Wadley 50-21.
Meanwhile, Lanett wrapped up 2024 with a 49-34 win over Opelika. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 130th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 263rd), the result on Monday wasn't entirely unexpected.
LaFayette better focus on containing MaKiah White and Jaylin White as the pair were huge in Lanett's win. MaKiah dropped a double-double on 22 points and 17 boards, while Jaylin dropped a double-double on 11 points and 17 boards. Those 22 points gave MaKiah a new career-high.
Lanett pushed their record up to 7-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 24.0 points per game. As for LaFayette, their loss dropped their record down to 0-14.
LaFayette was taken down by Lanett 43-14 when the teams last played back in February. Can LaFayette avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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