Laurel Hill is 0-10 against Paxton since January of 2020 but things could change on Tuesday. The Laurel Hill Hoboes just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Paxton Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. Paxton took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Laurel Hill, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with 11 losses in a row dating back to last season, Laurel Hill turned things around against Northview on Monday. They came out on top against the Chiefs by a score of 60-53. The Hoboes' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Paxton was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Monday as they fell 60-54 to Pike Liberal Arts.
Laurel Hill will need focus on slowing down Garrett Lowry, one of several Paxton players who made an impact when they last played. He posted 18 points and six rebounds. The dominant performance gave Lowry a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Wade Borgesen, who had 13 points.
Paxton's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Laurel Hill, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-5.
Laurel Hill suffered a grim 61-35 defeat to Paxton when the teams last played back in January. Can Laurel Hill avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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