Basketball Recap: Gavin Jarecki's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Norfolk over Fremont

Norfolk was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 58-53 heartbreaker at the hands of the Fremont Tigers. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 53-38 to them when the teams met, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Several Panthers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Gavin Jarecki, who went 5 of 9 en route to 14 points and seven rebounds. Those 14 points gave Jarecki a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Drew Streich, who posted 14 points and six rebounds.

Maurice Bryant continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Fremont, going 5 of 10 on his way to 18 points along with seven assists and five rebounds. Aiden Vacha was another key player, putting up seven points.

Norfolk's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Fremont, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.

Norfolk will be playing in front of their home fans against Omaha Northwest at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Fremont, they will venture away from home to square off against Grand Island at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Grand Island is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51 points per game this season.