S & S Consolidated was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 78-54 to the Lindsay Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rams of the 63-45 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2020.
Despite the loss, S & S Consolidated saw an underclassman step up: freshman Brenden Hammer went 11 for 18 en route to 24 points plus eight rebounds and three steals. Hammer is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least three every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Donaven Gingras, who scored seven points.
Even though they lost, S & S Consolidated smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
S & S Consolidated's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Lindsay, they moved to 1-1 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. S & S Consolidated will venture away from home to square off against Chico at 12:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Lindsay, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they face off against Forestburg at 12:15 p.m. on Monday. Lindsay is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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