Kaufman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. 2025 welcomed they with an 81-55 loss courtesy of the Crandall Pirates. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Lebron Mckelvy was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double on 21 points and nine assists for Crandall. The dominant performance gave Mckelvy a new career-high in assists. Dylan Franklin was another key player, going 6 for 10 on his way to 22 points.
Kaufman's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Crandall, their win bumped their record up to 7-13.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Kaufman Lions duke it out with the Terrell Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Crandall, they will face off against Midlothian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Crandall's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matches.
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