Basketball Recap: Ash Grove's Winning Streak Snapped at Four Games

Pirates

Previous 5 Games

12/17/24 @ Sparta	52-54
12/13/24 @ Greenfield	58-43
12/10/24 @ Spokane	61-53
12/07/24 vs New Covenant Academy	74-64
12/05/24 vs Early	58-56

After a string of four wins, Ash Grove's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Sparta Trojans by a score of 54-52. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Pirates have suffered since December 1, 2023.

Ash Grove's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Sparta, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ash Grove will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Billings at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Sparta will also get a bit of a break before their next game: they'll face off against Mountain Grove at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025.