Richland extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Friday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were beaten by the Lawrence County Cougars 63-29. The Rangers were down 48-18 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
As for Lawrence County, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their 29-point performance the game before.
Lawrence County's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Noah Contini, who posted 14 points and seven boards. Elijah Bowens was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to six steals and five rebounds.
Looking ahead, Richland will host Loyd Star at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lawrence County, they will venture away from home to square off against North Pike at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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