Moran is on a four-game streak of home losses, Rising Star a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Moran Bulldogs will take on the Rising Star Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Moran suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Tuesday. They were dealt a 67-22 defeat at the hands of Cross Plains. Moran was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-11.
Despite the loss, Moran saw an underclassman step up: Garrett Hamilton scored six points along with five rebounds and two blocks. Chase Murk was another key contributor, scoring six points.
Meanwhile, Rising Star took a serious blow against Cross Plains on Friday, falling 62-0. That was the first shutout Rising Star has experienced all year.
Moran's loss dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Rising Star, their loss dropped their record down to 9-6.
Moran might still be hurting after the 53-30 defeat they got from Rising Star in their previous matchup back in February of 2023. The game was all but decided by halftime, at which point Moran was down 43-10.
