The Ralls Jackrabbits lost against the Floydada Whirlwinds back in January, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Ralls took a 63-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Whirlwinds. While losing is never fun, Ralls can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1349th, while the Whirlwinds are ranked 363rd).
Hagen Hinsley was nothing short of spectacular for Floydada: he dropped a double-double on 14 points and 16 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyrean Henderson, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds.
Ralls has been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 15 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-16 record this season. As for Floydada, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 22-7.
Ralls will be playing at home against the Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Smyer is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses. As for Floydada, they will head out on the road to square off against the Mustangs at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
