Sturgeon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. The contest between them and the Westran Hornets didn't end well, with the Sturgeon Bulldogs falling 54-40. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 328th, while the Hornets are ranked 60th).
Westran's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Marshall Kitchen led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on ten points and nine boards. What's more, Kitchen also racked up three blocks, the most he's had since back in January of 2024. Jordan Black was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Sturgeon's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Westran, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-2.
Sturgeon is taking a road trip to face off against Northeast at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Westran, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Scotland County at 7:45 p.m.
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