This season hasn't been kind to the Inter-Lakes Lakers, who are still winless after their 13th contest. They took a serious blow against Gilford on Friday, falling 44-7. Inter-Lakes has struggled against the Golden Eagles recently, as their matchup on Friday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Inter-Lakes struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only four offensive rebounds. They are winless (0-5) when they can't control their own glass like that.
Inter-Lakes' loss was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-13. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 23.9 points per game. As for Gilford, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Inter-Lakes will face off against the Red Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in New Hampshire (Belmont is ranked 70th, while the Lakers are ranked 87th). As for Gilford, they will head out on the road to take on the Bears at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.