The Pierz Pioneers were not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 81-71 to Pillager. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Pillager's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Christian Hooge, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 13 rebounds. Hooge has been hot recently, having posted nine or more rebounds the last 12 times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Parrish, who scored 17 points along with six rebounds.
Pierz's loss dropped their record down to 9-17. As for Pillager, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 16-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pierz will challenge St. Cloud Cathedral at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Minnesota (Pierz is ranked 257th, while St. Cloud Cathedral is ranked 239th). As for Pillager, they will head out on the road to challenge Moose Lake/Willow River at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Moose Lake/Willow River knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past 21 games -- so hopefully Pillager likes a good challenge.
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