Orrick lost against Lone Jack back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Orrick Bearcats fell 54-45 to the Lone Jack Mules. While the Bearcats didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Mules 14-9 in the first quarter.
Lone Jack's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cooper Shull led the charge by putting up 17 points. The game was Shull's fourth in a row with at least 15 points. Christopher Bates was another key player, scoring 11 points.
Orrick has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. As for Lone Jack, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 9-11 record this season.
Coming up, Orrick will face off against Sweet Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lone Jack, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Harrisonville at 7:00 p.m.
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