Lovett entered their contest against Central on Saturday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Lovett Lions came up short against the Central Lions, falling 58-34. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Lovett has suffered since February 10th.
Despite the loss, Lovett saw an underclassman step up: freshman Riley Gallagher earned 16 points. Another player making a difference was Maddy Eford, who scored eight points.
Lovett's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-3. As for Central, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Lovett Lions face off against the Carver Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Carver will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Lovett surely won't give up without a fight. As for Central, they will host Mundy's Mill at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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