The Lighthouse Prep Academy Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their fifth straight defeat. They were dealt a 47-17 loss at the hands of Columbia Independent. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Lighthouse Prep Academy has scored all season.
Columbia Independent was led to victory by Blake Morris and Gabe Martin. Morris dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Martin scored 11 points along with six assists and four steals. Eric Dirksmeyer was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with seven rebounds and three blocks.
Lighthouse Prep Academy has not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season. As for Columbia Independent, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-11.
Lighthouse Prep Academy will square off against Westwood Baptist Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lighthouse Prep Academy is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Westwood Baptist Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Columbia Independent, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 46-36 defeat vs. Chamois on the 13th.
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