Raymond Central extended their losing streak to five on Saturday, dropping them down to 1-14. They were dealt a 67-37 defeat at the hands of the Louisville Lions. The Mustangs lost against the Lions in their previous head to head back in February of 2025, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 61-57 score last time.
Several Mustangs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Tavion Johnson, who posted ten points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Tyson Burcham, who scored five points.
As for Louisville, their win bumped their record up to 6-8. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Louisville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Isaac Clements, who shot 58% from the field to rack up 15 points. Clements is on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Jase Ostblom was another key player, going 6-for-7 en route to 14 points.
Looking ahead, Raymond Central is taking a road trip to square off against Conestoga at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Louisville, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 69-39 loss against Yutan on the 27th.
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