Botkins's game on Thursday was all tied up 22-22 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They took a 57-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lima Senior Spartans. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 416th, while the Spartans are ranked 203rd).
Botkins' loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Lima Senior, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Botkins will face off against Elida at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Elida will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Botkins surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lima Senior, they will challenge Southview at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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