Eastern Greene was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Loogootee Lions, falling 55-29. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Thunderbirds have suffered against the Lions since November 17, 2020.
Leading Loogootee to victory were Ava Jeffers and Alaina Diamond. Jeffers went 6 for 15 en route to 19 points plus six rebounds and five steals, while Diamond scored 11 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Waggner, who had six points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Eastern Greene's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eastern Greene will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on South Knox at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Loogootee, they will be playing at home against Forest Park at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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