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Lakota East back on the upswing and handles Middletown in MLK Classic as Adkins gets 200th win

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Lakota East High School's Luke Shaw (left) and Middletown's Cale Curtis stretch for the ball Jan. 19, 2026, during a Kemba Credit Union MLK Classic boys basketball game at Xavier University's Cintas Center. East won 52-36. RICK CASSANO/STAFF

CINCINNATI — There have been a lot more good days than bad in the Clint Adkins era at Lakota East High School, but there’s always a few dips and bends to contend with.

The Thunderhawks had lost three of their last four games before regaining their footing over the holiday

 
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