Lamar was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost to the Martin Warriors at home by a 64-46 margin. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 42-29 back in December of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Lamar lost, don't look at Dearmondrae Batie. Despite the final result, he posted 16 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Dylan Hroch, who scored six points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Vikings
| 01/21/25 vs Martin | 46-64 |
| 01/17/25 vs Grand Prairie | 48-62 |
| 01/14/25 @ Bowie | 48-61 |
Even though they lost, Lamar smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Lamar's record now sits at 8-19. As for Martin, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 17-12 record this season.
Lamar will take on Haltom at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lamar is facing Haltom at the right time seeing as Haltom is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Martin, they will face off against Grand Prairie at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Grand Prairie will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Martin surely won't give up without a fight.
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