After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Robinson, Lawrenceville was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They had just enough and edged Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine out 40-37. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Indians have posted since December 16, 2024.
Lawrenceville's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Addeline Sanders, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds. That makes it six consecutive games in which Sanders has scored at least a third of Lawrenceville's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Gracie Hughes, who posted 11 points along with seven boards and five steals.
Several Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Genna Kidwell, who earned 11 points and three steals. Kidwell has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 39 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Maggie Bailey, who scored nine points and three steals.
Lawrenceville's record is now 11-15. As for Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-15.
Lawrenceville will be playing in front of their home fans against Richland County at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine, they will square off against Martinsville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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