Basketball Recap: North Mahaska Comes Up Short in High-Profile Game with Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont

On Monday, North Mahaska faced Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The North Mahaska Warhawks took a 49-40 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Rockets. The Warhawks' defeat signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.

Having lost for the first time this season, North Mahaska fell to 8-1. As for Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, the win keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Mahaska won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Sigourney at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Mahaska's defense has only allowed 28 points per game this season, so Sigourney's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Knoxville at 6:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home while Knoxville has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.