Larned extended their losing streak to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 6-16. They were dealt a 57-24 defeat at the hands of the Hoisington Cardinals. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 238th, while the Cardinals are ranked 116th).
As for Hoisington, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-9. That looming 57-24 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
Mason Martin had another great game (as he tends to do), shooting 53% from the field to rack up 23 points. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kobe Crawford, who went 5-for-8 on his way to 10 points.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Larned will venture away from home to take on Smoky Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians will be up against the Vikings' rather soft defense (which has allowed 50.53 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Hoisington, they will head out on the road to face off against Halstead at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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