A.J. Ellender was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 68-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Slidell Tigers. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 257th, while the Tigers are ranked 62nd).
Leading Slidell to victory were James Chaney and Jerry Birdlow. Chaney went 7 of 10 en route to 17 points and five rebounds, while Birdlow almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine boards. That's the most points Birdlow has posted since back in November of 2024. Kolby Rachel was another key player, putting up ten points.
A.J. Ellender's loss dropped their record down to 11-19. As for Slidell, their victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-5.
A.J. Ellender will head out on the road to face off against Central Lafourche at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Slidell, they will host Fontainebleau at 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday.
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