Basketball Game Preview: Freeman Flyers vs. Ethan Rustlers

Freeman and Ethan are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2015, but not for long. The Freeman Flyers will head out to challenge the Ethan Rustlers at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Freeman knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 12 matches -- so hopefully Ethan likes a good challenge.

Last Saturday, Freeman came up short against St. Mary and fell 68-56.

Despite the loss, Freeman got top-tier performance from David Walter, who went 10-for-17 en route to 28 points and eight boards. The contest was Walter's seventh in a row with at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Luke Peters, who posted ten points in addition to five rebounds and five steals.

Meanwhile, Ethan came up short against Mt. Vernon/Plankinton on Thursday, falling 61-39. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Rustlers have suffered against the Titans since February 9, 2017.

Freeman's loss dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Ethan, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season.

Freeman came up short against Ethan in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 49-45. Can Freeman avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.