Basketball Recap: Hempstead Takes a Loss + How To Watch

By Team Reports Feb 8, 2026, 8:36pm

Basketball Recap: Hempstead Mustangs vs. Dubuque Senior Rams

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the IA High School Athletic Assn. (IAHSAA) & Dubuque Senior High School. Watch Full Replay

Hempstead lost to Dubuque Senior back in December of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Mustangs were dealt a 69-26 loss at the hands of the Rams. The game marked the Mustangs' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Hempstead's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Dubuque Senior, the win was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 16-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Hempstead will venture away from home to face off against Waterloo West at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs will be up against the Wahawks' rather soft defense (which has allowed 66.33 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Dubuque Senior, they are taking a road trip to challenge Linn-Mar at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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