Mitchell extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-4. They were dealt a 56-18 loss at the hands of the Loogootee Lions. The Bluejackets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-9.
As for Loogootee, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.7 points on average this season.
Loogootee's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alaina Diamond, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds. The contest was Diamond's third in a row with at least 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Lydia Hawkins, who went 7-for-14 to rack up 16 points in addition to eight boards and four steals.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mitchell will welcome Brownstown Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Loogootee, they will be playing at home against Shoals at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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