Basketball Recap: Spencer Comes Up Short

Spencer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 83-38 loss at the hands of the Cherokee Washington Braves. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 213th, while the Braves are ranked 48th).

Spencer's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Cherokee Washington, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-2.

Spencer will take on Estherville Lincoln Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Cherokee Washington, they will challenge Spirit Lake at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.