McKenzie was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 23rd straight defeat dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 57-21 loss at the hands of the Mapleton Sailors. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Oregon basketball rankings (they are ranked 267th, while the Sailors are ranked 130th).
Mapleton found their leader in sophomore Lucie Burruss, who went 6 of 14 en route to 13 points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals. Burruss is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Averie Walker also deserves some recognition as she grabbed her first steal of the season.
McKenzie's loss dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Mapleton, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a massive bump to their 9-5 record this season.
McKenzie will head out on the road to take on Alsea at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mapleton, they will venture away from home to challenge Mohawk at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mohawk will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Mapleton surely won't give up without a fight.
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