Penney lost against Gallatin back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Penney Hornets were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 60-59 to the Gallatin Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Hornets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 321st, while the Bulldogs are ranked 153rd).
Penney has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.0 points per game. As for Gallatin, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 12-3.
Penney will face off against Maysville at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Gallatin, they will take on Lafayette County at 8:15 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Lafayette County's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six matches.
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