Batesville, IN— The St. Louis Middle School boys basketball team showed grit and determination in their season opener on Tuesday, but ultimately fell to a talented and well-coached Laurel team, 40-21.
Facing a formidable opponent on the road, the young St. Louis team found themselves in an uphill battle early. Despite the tough start, the boys rallied in the second half, trimming a double-digit deficit to just seven points with a series of fast breaks and solid defensive plays. But Laurel, displaying sharp shooting from the perimeter, quickly regained control and pulled away in the final stretch.
St. Louis struggled to keep pace as they adjusted to the speed and skill of their opponents, but showed flashes of potential that could bode well for the season ahead. St. Louis will have a quick turnaround, as they will play again this Thursday at St. Lawrence in their home opener. With the lessons learned from this tough defeat, they’ll look to regroup and build momentum for the rest of the season.
Story submitted by Coach Ashley Meyer.