Plainview hadn't done well against Rapides recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Hornets came out on top against the Mustangs by a score of 65-55 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Hornets' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 62nd, while the Mustangs are ranked 208th).
Plainview has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.6 points over those games. As for Rapides, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Plainview will take on Oak Hill in a holiday battle at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rapides, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Pineville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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