On Saturday, Flanagan-Cornell sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 48-45 victory over Pleasant Plains. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Flanagan-Cornell.
Flanagan-Cornell's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kesler Collins, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds. Logan Ruddy was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds.
Flanagan-Cornell's win bumped their record up to 17-12. As for Pleasant Plains, their loss dropped their record down to 14-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Flanagan-Cornell will take on Deer Creek-Mackinaw at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Deer Creek-Mackinaw is coming into the game with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Flanagan-Cornell will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Pleasant Plains, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Illini Central at 7:30 p.m.
