Carrollton suffered their closest loss since January 25th on Monday. They fell just short of the Carlinville Cavaliers by a score of 39-36. The contest marked the Hawks' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Carlinville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sawyer Smith led the charge by dropping a double-double on 16 points and 12 boards. Smith's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Triston Thompson was another key player, putting up 11 points and five rebounds.
Carrollton's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Carlinville, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
Carrollton and Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Carlinville, they will venture away from home to square off against Pana at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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