Turner was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 59-54 heartbreaker at the hands of the Leavenworth PIONEERS. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the PIONEERS this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 58-54 back in December of 2024.
Mekhi Follick
| 02/24/25 @ Leavenworth | 19 |
| 02/21/25 @ Shawnee Heights | 11 |
| 02/14/25 @ Basehor-Linwood | 2 |
| 02/11/25 vs Piper | 15 |
| 02/04/25 vs Shawnee Heights | 12 |
| + 11 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Turner lost, don't look at Mekhi Follick. Despite the final result, he on his way to 19 points and three steals. That's the most points Follick has posted since back in December of 2024. Colin Pittman was another key player, putting up eight points and four blocks.
Even though they lost, Turner was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Turner's loss dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Leavenworth, the win was their first at home , bumping their record up to 2-14.
Turner and Leavenworth could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Kansas Rankings. Turner will face off against West at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday down 186 places (230 vs. 44). Meanwhile, Leavenworth (ranked 227th) will meet Seaman (ranked 40th) at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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