Pittsfield was the 62-40 winner over Beardstown when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Pittsfield Saukees fell 54-43 to the Beardstown Tigers on Tuesday. The Saukees just can't catch a break and have now endured six defeats in a row.
Beardstown's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Parker McCoy led the charge by putting up 15 points and six boards. What's more, McCoy also posted a 25% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's posted since back in December of 2024. Cleon Djafalo was another key player, posting eight points along with 11 rebounds and three blocks.
Pittsfield's loss dropped their record down to 7-16. As for Beardstown, their win bumped their record up to 7-18.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pittsfield will square off against Barry Western at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pittsfield is facing Barry Western at the right time seeing as Barry Western is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Beardstown, they will head out on the road to challenge Havana at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Someone's luck will take a turn for the better: Havana has lost three straight at home , while Beardstown has lost three on the road.
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