After a string of three wins, the Plattsburg Tigers's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell to KIPP Legacy 57-52. Plattsburg was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as KIPP Legacy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Plattsburg lost, one person who can't be blamed is Michael "isaia" Howard. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 31 points and 21 rebounds. Howard is absolutely dominating the point category: he's posted at least 15 every time he's taken the court this season. Jaiveon Grayson was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with 11 rebounds and two steals.
Plattsburg's loss ended a 13-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 15-4. As for KIPP Legacy, their win bumped their record up to 14-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Plattsburg will take on Lutheran at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for KIPP Legacy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mid-Buchanan at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Missouri (Mid-Buchanan is ranked 115th, while KIPP Legacy is ranked 96th).
