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FINAL 12/20
  • Recap
  • Box Score
  • Team Stats
  • Scoretracker
  • Matchup
Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
ECHS
91661344
SPHS
910102251
Final score provided by M. Storjohann.
Buffaloes
Irish

Shooting

MinPtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
#0 B. Knapp260100010000000
#1 Q. Oberg9423676701000022100
#1 K. Sindt228356070125014252367
#3 I. Quintana130200020000000
#4 C. Erickson30114142929000347541429
#10 S. Hubbard234152020030221001250
#11 N. Brumels15125863691250111004667
#13 T. Watkins225245063133300011100

Totals

MinPtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
#0 B. Knapp2611230022
#1 Q. Oberg9401121020
#1 K. Sindt22802231012
#3 I. Quintana130010002
#4 C. Erickson3011571210052
#10 S. Hubbard23401122013
#11 N. Brumels151213421021
#13 T. Watkins22523511043

Misc Totals

Ast:TOStl:TOStl:PFBlk:PFChrDeflTF
#0 B. Knapp1.500.000.000.00
#1 Q. Oberg1.000.501.000.001
#1 K. Sindt3.001.000.500.00
#3 I. Quintana1.000.000.000.001
#4 C. Erickson0.200.000.000.001
#10 S. Hubbard2.002.000.670.00
#11 N. Brumels1.000.501.000.00
#13 T. Watkins0.250.250.330.001

Team summary

FG %
ECHS
40
SPHS
FT/G
ECHS
64
SPHS
3pt FG Percentage
ECHS
21
SPHS
Points
ECHS
44
SPHS
Assists
ECHS
15
SPHS
Rebounds
ECHS
27
SPHS
Steals
ECHS
6
SPHS
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Shooting

Min
160
-
Pts
44
-
FGM
17
-
FGA
42
-
FG%
40
-
AFG%
44
-
3PM
3
-
3PA
14
-
3P%
21
-
FTM
7
-
FTA
11
-
FT%
64
-
2FGM
14
-
2FGA
28
-
2FG%
50
-

Totals

Min
160
-
Pts
44
-
OReb
9
-
DReb
18
-
Reb
27
-
Ast
15
-
Stl
6
-
TO
17
-
PF
15
-

Misc Totals

Ast:TO
0.88
-
Stl:TO
0.35
-
Stl:PF
0.40
-
Chr
2
-
Defl
1
-
TF
1
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Nebraska High School Basketball - Elm Creek nipped by St. Patrick's

December 20, 2022: North Platte, NE 69101

The St. Patrick's Irish tipped the visiting Elm Creek Buffaloes basketball team by a final score of 51-44 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Irish face the Perkins County Plainsmen (Grant, NE) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 6. St. Patrick's will attempt to move on its 7-1 season record.

With the defeat, Elm Creek moves to 6-1 on the year. The Buffaloes host Arcadia/Loup City (Arcadia, NE) to face the Rebels in a non-league game on Thursday, December 29. The Rebels enter the game with a record of 3-4. Arcadia/Loup City lost 54-25 in their recent non-league game against St. Paul (St. Paul, NE)

Maggie StorjohannBuffaloes All-Star Reporter
  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Elm Creek 0, St. Patrick's 0
    @ 7:27 PM
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance About 100
    @ 7:27 PM
  3. 1st Quarter
  4. 0 - 0

    Game Start

    St. Patrick's won the tip off.
    @ 7:47 PM
  5. 0 - 0

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #10 Shay Hubbard. Elm Creek 0, St. Patrick's 0
    Shay Hubbard10 - G
    @ 7:49 PM
  6. 3 - 0

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #1 Quin Oberg makes a 3pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 3, St. Patrick's 0
    Quin Oberg1 - G
    @ 7:50 PM
  7. 3 - 0

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #1 Quin Oberg. Elm Creek 3, St. Patrick's 0
    Quin Oberg1 - G
    @ 7:50 PM
  8. 3 - 0

    Foul Alert

    Foul on St. Patrick's - #20 Trey Furmanski. Elm Creek 3, St. Patrick's 0
    Trey Furmanski20 - PG, SG
    @ 7:51 PM
  9. 3 - 0

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #13 Trent Watkins. Elm Creek 3, St. Patrick's 0
    Trent Watkins13 - G
    @ 7:52 PM
  10. 3 - 1

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #1 Andrew Brosius makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 3, St. Patrick's 1
    Andrew Brosius1 - SG, PG
    @ 7:52 PM
  11. 3 - 1

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #0 Beau Knapp. Elm Creek 3, St. Patrick's 1
    Beau Knapp0 - G
    @ 7:55 PM
  12. 3 - 3

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 3, St. Patrick's 3
    @ 7:56 PM
  13. 3 - 5

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 3, St. Patrick's 5
    @ 7:56 PM
  14. 5 - 5

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #4 Carter Erickson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 5, St. Patrick's 5
    Carter Erickson4 - F
    @ 7:57 PM
  15. 5 - 7

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #15 Brecken Erickson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 5, St. Patrick's 7
    Brecken Erickson15 - PF, C
    @ 7:58 PM
  16. 7 - 7

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #14 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 7, St. Patrick's 7
    @ 7:58 PM
  17. 9 - 7

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #14 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 9, St. Patrick's 7
    @ 7:58 PM
  18. 9 - 7

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout St. Patrick's. Elm Creek 9, St. Patrick's 7
    @ 7:58 PM
  19. 9 - 9

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 9, St. Patrick's 9
    @ 8:00 PM
  20. 2nd Quarter
  21. 9 - 9

    End of 1st Quarter

    Elm Creek 9, St. Patrick's 9
    @ 8:01 PM
  22. 11 - 9

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #13 Trent Watkins makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 11, St. Patrick's 9
    Trent Watkins13 - G
    @ 8:03 PM
  23. 11 - 11

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #1 Andrew Brosius makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 11, St. Patrick's 11
    Andrew Brosius1 - SG, PG
    @ 8:03 PM
  24. 11 - 11

    Foul Alert

    Foul on St. Patrick's. Elm Creek 11, St. Patrick's 11
    @ 8:04 PM
  25. 12 - 11

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #10 Shay Hubbard makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 12, St. Patrick's 11
    Shay Hubbard10 - G
    @ 8:04 PM
  26. 13 - 11

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #10 Shay Hubbard makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 13, St. Patrick's 11
    Shay Hubbard10 - G
    @ 8:04 PM
  27. 15 - 11

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 15, St. Patrick's 11
    @ 8:05 PM
  28. 15 - 11

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #13 Trent Watkins. Elm Creek 15, St. Patrick's 11
    Trent Watkins13 - G
    @ 8:06 PM
  29. 18 - 11

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #11 Nikk Brumels makes a 3pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 18, St. Patrick's 11
    Nikk Brumels11 - F
    @ 8:08 PM
  30. 20 - 11

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #11 Nikk Brumels makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 20, St. Patrick's 11
    Nikk Brumels11 - F
    @ 8:08 PM
  31. 20 - 11

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout St. Patrick's. Elm Creek 20, St. Patrick's 11
    @ 8:09 PM
  32. 20 - 11

    Foul Alert

    Foul on St. Patrick's - #20 Trey Furmanski. Elm Creek 20, St. Patrick's 11
    Trey Furmanski20 - PG, SG
    @ 8:11 PM
  33. 20 - 11

    Foul Alert

    Foul on St. Patrick's - #44 Seth Engler. Elm Creek 20, St. Patrick's 11
    Seth Engler
    @ 8:12 PM
  34. 20 - 13

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #11 Logan Winder makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 20, St. Patrick's 13
    Logan Winder
    @ 8:12 PM
  35. 22 - 13

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #10 Shay Hubbard makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 22, St. Patrick's 13
    Shay Hubbard10 - G
    @ 8:13 PM
  36. 22 - 13

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #11 Nikk Brumels. Elm Creek 22, St. Patrick's 13
    Nikk Brumels11 - F
    @ 8:14 PM
  37. 22 - 14

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #15 Brecken Erickson makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 22, St. Patrick's 14
    Brecken Erickson15 - PF, C
    @ 8:14 PM
  38. 22 - 15

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #15 Brecken Erickson makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 22, St. Patrick's 15
    Brecken Erickson15 - PF, C
    @ 8:14 PM
  39. 24 - 15

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #11 Nikk Brumels makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 24, St. Patrick's 15
    Nikk Brumels11 - F
    @ 8:16 PM
  40. 24 - 17

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #15 Brecken Erickson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 24, St. Patrick's 17
    Brecken Erickson15 - PF, C
    @ 8:17 PM
  41. 24 - 17

    Foul Alert

    Foul on St. Patrick's - #22 Thomas Gale. Elm Creek 24, St. Patrick's 17
    Thomas Gale22 - SG
    @ 8:18 PM
  42. 25 - 17

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #4 Carter Erickson makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 25, St. Patrick's 17
    Carter Erickson4 - F
    @ 8:18 PM
  43. 25 - 19

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #23 Will Moats makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 25, St. Patrick's 19
    Will Moats
    @ 8:18 PM
  44. Halftime
  45. 25 - 19

    Halftime

    Elm Creek 25, St. Patrick's 19
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 8:18 PM
  46. 3rd Quarter
  47. 25 - 19

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    St. Patrick's' ball.
    @ 8:29 PM
  48. 25 - 19

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #10 Shay Hubbard. Elm Creek 25, St. Patrick's 19
    Shay Hubbard10 - G
    @ 8:30 PM
  49. 27 - 19

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #4 Carter Erickson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 27, St. Patrick's 19
    Carter Erickson4 - F
    @ 8:31 PM
  50. 27 - 19

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #10 Shay Hubbard. Elm Creek 27, St. Patrick's 19
    Shay Hubbard10 - G
    @ 8:32 PM
  51. 27 - 20

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #14 makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 27, St. Patrick's 20
    @ 8:32 PM
  52. 27 - 21

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #15 Brecken Erickson makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 27, St. Patrick's 21
    Brecken Erickson15 - PF, C
    @ 8:32 PM
  53. 27 - 21

    Foul Alert

    Foul on St. Patrick's - #12 Zarek Branch. Elm Creek 27, St. Patrick's 21
    Zarek Branch
    @ 8:33 PM
  54. 27 - 21

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #1 Quin Oberg. Elm Creek 27, St. Patrick's 21
    Quin Oberg1 - G
    @ 8:34 PM
  55. 27 - 23

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #12 Zarek Branch makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 27, St. Patrick's 23
    Zarek Branch
    @ 8:35 PM
  56. 27 - 23

    Foul Alert

    Foul on St. Patrick's - #20 Trey Furmanski. Elm Creek 27, St. Patrick's 23
    Trey Furmanski20 - PG, SG
    @ 8:36 PM
  57. 27 - 23

    Foul Alert

    Foul on St. Patrick's - #12 Zarek Branch. Elm Creek 27, St. Patrick's 23
    Zarek Branch
    @ 8:37 PM
  58. 27 - 25

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #23 Will Moats makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 27, St. Patrick's 25
    Will Moats
    @ 8:37 PM
  59. 29 - 25

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #1 Quin Oberg makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 29, St. Patrick's 25
    Quin Oberg1 - G
    @ 8:38 PM
  60. 29 - 25

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #3 Trey Miner. Elm Creek 29, St. Patrick's 25
    Trey Miner
    @ 8:39 PM
  61. 29 - 25

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #4 Carter Erickson. Elm Creek 29, St. Patrick's 25
    Carter Erickson4 - F
    @ 8:39 PM
  62. 29 - 27

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 29, St. Patrick's 27
    @ 8:42 PM
  63. 31 - 27

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #11 Nikk Brumels makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 31, St. Patrick's 27
    Nikk Brumels11 - F
    @ 8:42 PM
  64. 31 - 29

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #12 Zarek Branch makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 31, St. Patrick's 29
    Zarek Branch
    @ 8:43 PM
  65. 31 - 29

    Foul Alert

    Foul on St. Patrick's - #22 Thomas Gale. Elm Creek 31, St. Patrick's 29
    Thomas Gale22 - SG
    @ 8:44 PM
  66. 4th Quarter
  67. 31 - 29

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Elm Creek 31, St. Patrick's 29
    @ 8:44 PM
  68. 33 - 29

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #4 Carter Erickson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 33, St. Patrick's 29
    Carter Erickson4 - F
    @ 8:47 PM
  69. 33 - 29

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #4 Carter Erickson. Elm Creek 33, St. Patrick's 29
    Carter Erickson4 - F
    @ 8:47 PM
  70. 33 - 29

    Foul Alert

    Foul on St. Patrick's - #12 Zarek Branch. Elm Creek 33, St. Patrick's 29
    Zarek Branch
    @ 8:48 PM
  71. 33 - 31

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #1 Andrew Brosius makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 33, St. Patrick's 31
    Andrew Brosius1 - SG, PG
    @ 8:49 PM
  72. 33 - 33

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #15 Brecken Erickson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 33, St. Patrick's 33
    Brecken Erickson15 - PF, C
    @ 8:49 PM
  73. 33 - 35

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 33, St. Patrick's 35
    @ 8:49 PM
  74. 33 - 35

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Elm Creek. Elm Creek 33, St. Patrick's 35
    @ 8:50 PM
  75. 35 - 35

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #1 Quin Oberg makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 35, St. Patrick's 35
    Quin Oberg1 - G
    @ 8:52 PM
  76. 35 - 37

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #15 Brecken Erickson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 35, St. Patrick's 37
    Brecken Erickson15 - PF, C
    @ 8:52 PM
  77. 37 - 37

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #11 Nikk Brumels makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 37, St. Patrick's 37
    Nikk Brumels11 - F
    @ 8:52 PM
  78. 37 - 37

    Foul Alert

    Foul on St. Patrick's - #20 Trey Furmanski. Elm Creek 37, St. Patrick's 37
    Trey Furmanski20 - PG, SG
    @ 8:53 PM
  79. 38 - 37

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #11 Nikk Brumels makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 38, St. Patrick's 37
    Nikk Brumels11 - F
    @ 8:53 PM
  80. 38 - 40

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #1 Andrew Brosius makes a 3pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 38, St. Patrick's 40
    Andrew Brosius1 - SG, PG
    @ 8:54 PM
  81. 38 - 40

    Foul Alert

    Foul on St. Patrick's - #44 Seth Engler. Elm Creek 38, St. Patrick's 40
    Seth Engler
    @ 8:54 PM
  82. 39 - 40

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #4 Carter Erickson makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 39, St. Patrick's 40
    Carter Erickson4 - F
    @ 8:54 PM
  83. 40 - 40

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #4 Carter Erickson makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 40, St. Patrick's 40
    Carter Erickson4 - F
    @ 8:55 PM
  84. 40 - 42

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #15 Brecken Erickson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 40, St. Patrick's 42
    Brecken Erickson15 - PF, C
    @ 8:55 PM
  85. 40 - 42

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #4 Carter Erickson. Elm Creek 40, St. Patrick's 42
    Carter Erickson4 - F
    @ 8:55 PM
  86. 40 - 43

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #15 Brecken Erickson makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 40, St. Patrick's 43
    Brecken Erickson15 - PF, C
    @ 8:56 PM
  87. 40 - 43

    Foul Alert

    Foul on St. Patrick's - #22 Thomas Gale. Elm Creek 40, St. Patrick's 43
    Thomas Gale22 - SG
    @ 8:57 PM
  88. 41 - 43

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #1 Quin Oberg makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 41, St. Patrick's 43
    Quin Oberg1 - G
    @ 8:57 PM
  89. 41 - 45

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #12 Zarek Branch makes a 2pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 41, St. Patrick's 45
    Zarek Branch
    @ 8:58 PM
  90. 41 - 45

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout St. Patrick's. Elm Creek 41, St. Patrick's 45
    @ 8:59 PM
  91. 41 - 45

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #4 Carter Erickson. Elm Creek 41, St. Patrick's 45
    Carter Erickson4 - F
    @ 9:02 PM
  92. 41 - 46

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #20 Trey Furmanski makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 41, St. Patrick's 46
    Trey Furmanski20 - PG, SG
    @ 9:02 PM
  93. 41 - 46

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #1 Quin Oberg. Elm Creek 41, St. Patrick's 46
    Quin Oberg1 - G
    @ 9:02 PM
  94. 41 - 47

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #20 Trey Furmanski makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 41, St. Patrick's 47
    Trey Furmanski20 - PG, SG
    @ 9:03 PM
  95. 41 - 48

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #20 Trey Furmanski makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 41, St. Patrick's 48
    Trey Furmanski20 - PG, SG
    @ 9:03 PM
  96. 41 - 48

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout St. Patrick's. Elm Creek 41, St. Patrick's 48
    @ 9:04 PM
  97. 41 - 48

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #3 Trey Miner. Elm Creek 41, St. Patrick's 48
    Trey Miner
    @ 9:06 PM
  98. 41 - 49

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #20 Trey Furmanski makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 41, St. Patrick's 49
    Trey Furmanski20 - PG, SG
    @ 9:07 PM
  99. 41 - 50

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #20 Trey Furmanski makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 41, St. Patrick's 50
    Trey Furmanski20 - PG, SG
    @ 9:07 PM
  100. 44 - 50

    Score Alert

    Elm Creek - #13 Trent Watkins makes a 3pt Field Goal. Elm Creek 44, St. Patrick's 50
    Trent Watkins13 - G
    @ 9:07 PM
  101. 44 - 50

    Foul Alert

    Foul on St. Patrick's - #22 Thomas Gale. Elm Creek 44, St. Patrick's 50
    Thomas Gale22 - SG
    @ 9:08 PM
  102. 44 - 50

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Elm Creek - #13 Trent Watkins. Elm Creek 44, St. Patrick's 50
    Trent Watkins13 - G
    @ 9:08 PM
  103. 44 - 51

    Score Alert

    St. Patrick's - #20 Trey Furmanski makes a Free Throw. Elm Creek 44, St. Patrick's 51
    Trey Furmanski20 - PG, SG
    @ 9:09 PM
  104. Final
  105. 44 - 51

    End of Game

    Elm Creek 44, St. Patrick's 51
    @ 9:09 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Maggie StorjohannBuffaloes All-Star Reporter

Elm Creek @ St. Patrick's Basketball Game Info

Tue., Dec. 20, 2022 @ 7:30p
The St. Patrick's (North Platte, NE) varsity basketball team won Tuesday's home conference game against Elm Creek (NE) by a score of 51-44.

Player stats

Points/G
ECHS
SPHS
Rebounds/G
ECHS
SPHS
Assists/G
ECHS
SPHS
Steals/G
ECHS
SPHS
Blocks/G
ECHS
SPHS

Team comparison

Points/G
54.4
57.5
Rebounds/G
29.3
33.3
Assists/G
13.1
14.3
Steals/G
9.8
13.6
Blocks/G
1.5
2.1

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1OT2Final
Elm Creek
14.814.013.212.21.03.054.4
St. Patrick's
13.614.614.214.5--57.5

Season recap

Overall record
19-6
25-3
League
2-1
5-0
Non-League
14-1
18-2
Head to Head
0-1
1-0
Home
10-1
11-0
Away
7-1
9-2
Neutral
2-4
5-1
Playoff
0-2
2-1
In-State
19-6
25-3
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.760
.893
District %
.500
1.000
PF
1,360
1,610
PA
1,041
1,132
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Common opponents

1 - 0
1 - 0

Rankings

NE
Division D1
CANCEL
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