Leroy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 47-43 heartbreaker at the hands of the Washington County Bulldogs. The Bears were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bulldogs earlier this season, when they won 43-39.
Leroy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ian White, who posted 15 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jason Byrd, who had 12 points and four steals.
Bears
| 12/19/24 @ Washington County | 43-47 |
| 12/16/24 vs Excel | 52-63 |
| 12/14/24 vs McIntosh | 43-50 |
Even though they lost, Leroy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in nine consecutive games dating back to last season.
Leroy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Washington County, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Leroy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 68-47 victory against St. Luke's Episcopal on the 20th. As for Washington County, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 40-35 win against Millry on the 20th.
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