Leake County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the St. Joseph Catholic Bruins on the road and fell 71-40. The Gators were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bruins apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2015.
Several Gators players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jaquailyn Pippen, who posted nine points plus six rebounds. LaTavean Fortune was another key player, going 5 for 11 en route to 11 points.
Even though they lost, Leake County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January.
Leake County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for St. Joseph Catholic, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leake County will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on McAdams at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Leake County will be looking to keep their ten-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for St. Joseph Catholic, they will challenge Riverfield Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in St. Joseph Catholic's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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