Mandaree was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by the Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] Cougars and fell 79-45. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Dakota basketball rankings (they are ranked 93rd, while the Cougars are ranked third).
Mandaree's defeat dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky], the victory was the 12th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 23-1.
Mandaree wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 66-60 loss against Wilton/Wing on the 14th. As for Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky], they have also already played their next contest, a 50-36 win against Garrison on the 14th.
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