| 01/24/25 @ Fern Creek | 73 |
| 12/21/24 vs Columbus HomeSchool | 72 |
| 12/06/24 vs Columbus HomeSchool | 70 |
| 12/12/24 vs Highlands Latin | 66 |
| 01/17/25 @ Rock Creek Academy | 63 |
LKY scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a hard 90-73 fall against the Fern Creek Tigers. While losing is never fun, the Saints can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked 253rd, while the Tigers are ranked 115th).
When it comes to explaining why LKY lost, don't look at Ezekiel Taylor. Despite the final result, he made all 8 shots he took for 21 points along with five rebounds and three blocks. Those 21 points gave Taylor a new career-high. Maddox Benge was another key player, going 9 of 13 on his way to 24 points.
Even though they lost, LKY was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
LKY has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.9 points per game. As for Fern Creek, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
LKY has already played their next contest, a 55-49 victory against Bluegrass United on the 25th. As for Fern Creek, they will face off against Ballard at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Ballard knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 18 games -- so hopefully Fern Creek likes a good challenge.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
