Luling was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 50-41 to the Long Creek Dragons, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1514th, while the Dragons are ranked 674th).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Long Creek to victory, but perhaps none more so than Max Wipf, who shot 67% from the field to rack up 12 points in addition to eight boards and four steals. Those four steals gave Wipf a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Royal Jackson, who posted 13 points and five rebounds.
Luling's defeat dropped their record down to 6-15. As for Long Creek, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Luling will take on La Vernia at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will need to watch out since the Bears have now posted at least 55 points in their last seven games. As for Long Creek, they will face off against Great Hearts Monte Vista at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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