The Mitchell Bluejackets will square off against the Loogootee Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mitchell is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
On Saturday, Mitchell had to suffer through a 51-17 loss at the hands of Bedford North Lawrence.
Loogootee hadn't beaten Eastern Greene on the road since November 17, 2020 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Lions were the clear victors by a 50-28 margin over the Thunderbirds. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lions.
Mitchell better keep an eye on Alaina Diamond. She was instrumental in Loogootee's win, dropping a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Diamond is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last six games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Alexis Heckard, who posted 11 points.
Loogootee smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since the start of last season.
Mitchell's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Loogootee, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Mitchell was dealt a bruising 52-18 defeat at the hands of Loogootee in their previous matchup back in November of 2024. Will the Bluejackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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