The Capitol Lions's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight defeat. They fell just short of Scotlandville by a score of 56-54. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Capitol of the 56-45 defeat they experienced in the two teams' previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Scotlandville's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ja'marriyon Brown, who shot 5-for-10 from long range and dropped a double-double on 27 points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Brown has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Jamal Drewery, who scored 17 points along with seven assists and three steals.
Capitol's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-8. As for Scotlandville, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Capitol won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on February 2nd. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Louisiana (Parkview Baptist is ranked 66th, while the Lions are ranked 49th). As for Scotlandville, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on February 2nd. Central is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last 11 games.
