Lakeside was the 58-47 winner over South Hills when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Lakeside Lancers took a 68-58 hit to the loss column at the hands of the South Hills Huskies on Wednesday.
Despite the loss, Lakeside still got an impressive performance from Maurice Turner, who dropped a double-double on 31 points and ten rebounds. Turner is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 16 or more in the last 14 games he's played dating back to last season. Justin Jones was another key player, posting nine points.
Even though they lost, Lakeside smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 16 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
South Hills' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nathaniel Voigt led the charge by earning 18 points. Another player making a difference was Cruz Valdez, who earned 16 points.
Lakeside's record now sits at 1-1. As for South Hills, the win snapped their losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-1 record.
Lakeside didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 76-32 victory against Marshall on the 22nd. South Hills has also already played their next matchup, a 59-42 loss against Northview on the 22nd.
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