While Lexington didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They secured a 54-49 W over the Riverside Panthers on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 55-46 on December 3rd.
When it comes to explaining why Riverside lost, don't look at Jack Cupples. Despite the final result, he went 16 of 26 on his way to 33 points and eight rebounds. That was a full 67.3% of Riverside's points, marking the third time in a row he's posted more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Austin Shelton, who put up seven points and six rebounds.
Lexington has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. As for Riverside, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Lexington will venture away from home to face off against Henry County at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Henry County has won five straight at home, while Lexington won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. Riverside and Lake County will round out the year against one another at at 1:30 p.m. on Friday.
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