Trenton hasn't had much luck against Lawson recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Trenton Bulldogs will head out to challenge the Lawson Cardinals at 7:30 p.m.
Last Friday, Trenton was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 58-53 to Putnam County.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Lawson faced off against Warsaw on Saturday. Lawson strolled past Warsaw with points to spare, taking the game 47-29. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cardinals as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Trenton better keep an eye on Isaac Willoughby. He was instrumental in Lawson's win, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 13 boards. The match was Willoughby's fourth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Chase Jones, who posted six points in addition to six assists and six rebounds.
Lawson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Trenton's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Lawson, their record is now 3-8.
Trenton suffered a grim 59-38 defeat to Lawson when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Can Trenton avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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