This season hasn't been kind to the LaGrange Gators, who are still winless after their sixth match. They were outmatched by Silsbee on the road and fell 89-49. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as LaGrange came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps's basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 228th in Louisiana, while Silsbee is ranked 653rd in Texas).
Silsbee's win on Thursday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lamarcus Bottley jr, who scored 16 points along with 5 rebounds and 3 steals. Billy Boulwen was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with 9 rebounds and 4 steals.
LaGrange's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Silsbee, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
LaGrange will head out on the road to face off against Sulphur at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Silsbee, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lufkin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
