Searcy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 64-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Marion Patriots. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arkansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 122nd, while the Patriots are ranked 12th).
Searcy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Marion, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Searcy will face off against Valley View at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Valley View will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Searcy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Marion, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Paragould at 7:00 p.m.
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