Lincolnton's game on Friday was all tied up 31-31 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They took a 70-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pine Lake Prep Pride.
When it comes to explaining why Lincolnton lost, don't look at LJ Smith IV. Despite the final result, he earned 36 points in addition to six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlie Foster, who posted four points in addition to six rebounds and three blocks.
Jamie Lawson had an outrageously good game for Pine Lake Prep as he almost dropped a double-double on 38 points and nine rebounds. The game was Lawson's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Joseph Bruce, who made all 8 shots he took racking up 17 points plus two steals.
Lincolnton dropped their record down to 1-1 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Pine Lake Prep, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lincolnton will venture away from home to take on Kings Mountain at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Pine Lake Prep, they will head out to face off against Charlotte Country Day School at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Charlotte Country Day School knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Pine Lake Prep likes a good challenge.
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