The Belton Freshman White Tigers recently hosted Lake in a district rematch that saw the Tigers fall 40–69. Despite the final score, the contest highlighted a clear step forward for Belton compared to their previous meeting with Lake. The Tigers remained competitive throughout the game, displaying improved offensive execution and a steady defensive intensity that kept the pace active until the final buzzer.

Offensively, the Tigers were led by a duo of double-digit scorers. J. Cook tied for the team lead with 10 points, effectively finding his rhythm in the paint. Joining him with 10 points was L. Thiem, who not only contributed on the scoreboard but also played a vital role in the team’s floor spacing, helping his teammates find open looks. T. Lundberg added a spark to the perimeter by knocking down two three-pointers, while also serving as a consistent presence on the boards with a strong rebounding performance.

The Tigers’ bench provided a significant lift in energy and defensive stability. M. Courey delivered excellent effort off the wire, disrupting Lake’s offensive sets with active defense. Similarly, M. Torres injected energy into the lineup, facilitating the offense and creating scoring opportunities for the team. While the game ended in a loss, the performance served as a testament to the team's development and collective effort during a challenging district schedule.