Menahga's loss ends three-game winning streak at home

By Team Reports Feb 21, 2024, 3:35pm

Recap: Menahga Braves vs. Pillager Huskies

The Menahga Braves were not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a serious blow against Pillager, falling 89-53. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Menahga of the 73-35 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.

Pillager's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eli Miller, who scored 23 points along with seven assists and six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Miller has scored all season. Parker Schaefer was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 22 points and ten rebounds.

Menahga's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-14. As for Pillager, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-9.

Menahga will be playing at home against Frazee at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Frazee is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Menahga will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Pillager, they will face off against Pierz at 5:45 p.m. on Friday.

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