Rockwood Summit was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Assumption Rockets and fell 60-22. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 279th in Missouri, while the Rockets are ranked 13th in Kentucky).
Assumption got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Se'Rae Palmer out in front who posted 12 points. That's the most points Palmer has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ashlinn James, who scored four points along with five assists and five steals.
Rockwood Summit's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Assumption, their victory bumped their record up to 17-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rockwood Summit will face off against Lutheran South at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Assumption, they will take on Butler at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Assumption is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 64 points per game this season.
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