The McKenzie Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fifth straight defeat. They took a serious blow against Triangle Lake, falling 74-47. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for McKenzie in their matchups with the Lakers: they've now lost six in a row.
Despite the loss, McKenzie saw an underclassman step up: Rhys Hamlow scored 12 points along with six rebounds and five assists. Hamlow continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Will Meister was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with six rebounds and two steals.
McKenzie's defeat was their 27th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-18. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 26.6 points per game. As for Triangle Lake, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season.
McKenzie will head out on the road to challenge the Sailors at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Triangle Lake, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against the Wolverines at 5:30 p.m.
