If the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs were feeling good off their 58-23 takedown of the Luling Eagles last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Nixon-Smiley suffered a tough 52-29 defeat at the hands of Randolph on Friday. Nixon-Smiley has struggled against Randolph recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Janaelyn White was Nixon-Smiley's leading scorer, having posted five points.
Nixon-Smiley has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost 11 of their last 14 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-23 record this season. As for Randolph, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-14 record this season.
Nixon-Smiley will head out on the road to take on Marion at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Marion and Nixon-Smiley are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Randolph, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Great Hearts Northern Oaks at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Great Hearts Northern Oaks has now lost seven straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 12.
