The Lakeland Preparatory Lions's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their eighth straight loss. They were beaten by Douglass 104-29. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Lakeland Preparatory has scored all season.
Douglass was led to victory by Joshua Thompson and Taquez Butler. Thompson scored 20 points, while Butler scored 22 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Thompson has scored all season. Makel Boyd was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Lakeland Preparatory dropped their record down to 5-8 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Douglass, the victory for they keeps them at an undefeated 20-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lakeland Preparatory will take on KIPP Collegiate at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Douglass won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Memphis Business Academy at 7:30 p.m. on January 24th. Memphis Business Academy is also coming in off of a big victory, so somebody is in for a big reversal of fortune.
