Trinity Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 65-61 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mary Persons Bulldogs. The Lions were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bulldogs earlier this season, when they won 77-54.

Mark Hayden
02/08/25 @ Mary Persons | 29 |
01/30/25 vs Troup County | 20 |
12/03/24 vs Whitewater | 18 |
01/31/25 vs Mary Persons | 16 |
02/04/25 @ Fayette County | 14 |
Despite the loss, Trinity Christian still got an impressive performance from Mark Hayden, who went 11 for 20 en route to 29 points. Those 29 points gave Hayden a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Thompson, who posted seven points.
Even though they lost, Trinity Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Mary Persons found their leader in sophomore Dee Grier, who scored 26 points in addition to six assists and six steals. Braylen Perry was another key player, going 5 of 12 to rack up 14 points.
Trinity Christian's loss dropped their record down to 2-21. As for Mary Persons, their victory bumped their record up to 8-18.
As of now, neither Trinity Christian nor Mary Persons have any future games scheduled.
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