If Empire was riding high fresh off their 63-36 takedown of Healdton on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bulldogs took a 56-38 bruising from the Verden Tigers on Friday.
Empire has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-14 record this season. As for Verden, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-6 record this season.
Empire does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Verden, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 41-23 victory against Velma-Alma on the 21st.
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