After three games on the road, Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine is heading back home. They will take on the Dieterich Movin Maroons at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Saturday. They were beaten by Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City 62-27. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine has scored all season.
Meanwhile, Dieterich scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 79-62 victory over Effingham. The win was familiar territory for Dieterich who now have three in a row.
Dieterich's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lucas Westendorf, who scored 24 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. Westendorf has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last ten times he's played. Another player making a difference was Landen Keck, who scored 23 points.
Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine has been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season. As for Dieterich, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season.
Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine might still be hurting after the 59-35 loss they got from Dieterich in their previous meeting back in January of 2023. Will Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
