Mahpiya Luta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were beaten by the Rapid City Christian Comets 70-40. While losing is never fun, the Crusaders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Dakota basketball rankings (they are ranked 76th, while the Comets are ranked second).
Several Crusaders players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Chaytan Palmier, who posted eight points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Braylon Little, who had 13 points and three steals.
Mahpiya Luta's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Rapid City Christian, their win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-2.
Mahpiya Luta will face off against Lead-Deadwood at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Rapid City Christian, they will take on St. Thomas More at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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