Luther Prep was the 59-50 winner over Living Word Lutheran when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Luther Prep Phoenix fell to the Living Word Lutheran Timberwolves 60-54. While losing is never fun, the Phoenix can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin basketball rankings (they are ranked 346th, while the Timberwolves are ranked 158th).
Living Word Lutheran's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jordan Evans led the charge by going 6 of 10 en route to 17 points and five assists. With that strong performance, Evans is now averaging an impressive 15.1 points per game. Gavin Weissenburger was another key player, putting up 13 points and five boards.
Luther Prep has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for Living Word Lutheran, they pushed their record up to 11-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
When Luther Prep and Living Word Lutheran next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Luther Prep will try to stop Lake Country Lutheran's five-game winning streak when the meet at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Similarly, Living Word Lutheran will take on Brookfield Academy and their 12-game winning streak at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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