Basketball Recap: Hettinger/Scranton's Losing Streak Snapped at Five Games

Hettinger/Scranton came into Friday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Richardton-Taylor Raiders on Friday, sneaking past 49-46. The Black Devils have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Raiders, too.

Black Devils

Previous 4 Games (Home)

12/20/24 vs Richardton-Taylor	49-46
02/06/24 vs Garrison	53-46
02/05/24 vs Beach	61-28
01/25/24 vs Belfield	51-38

Hettinger/Scranton's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.5 points per game. As for Richardton-Taylor, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-2 record.

Hettinger/Scranton won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Killdeer at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Killdeer will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Hettinger/Scranton surely won't give up without a fight. Richardton-Taylor and Napoleon will round out the year against one another at at 5:45 p.m. on Friday.