Lakeridge suffered their closest loss since December 1, 2023 on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Mountainside Mavericks by a score of 45-42. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Pacers came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Oregon basketball rankings (they are ranked 35th, while the Mavericks are ranked 85th).
Lakeridge has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season. As for Mountainside, the victory made it two in a row for them and also bumps their season record up to 5-7.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Westview the next time they take the court. Lakeridge will head out to face Westview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Mountainside will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on January 14th.
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