The Aitkin Gobblers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their 12th straight defeat. They took a serious blow against Park Rapids, falling 80-46. While losing is never fun, Aitkin can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 371st, while Park Rapids is ranked 100th).
Park Rapids' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Noah Larson, who scored 23 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Larson hasn't dropped below 15 points for six straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Morris, who scored 17 points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Aitkin has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 13 of their last 15 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-19 record this season. As for Park Rapids, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-7.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Crosby-Ironton the next time they take the court. Aitkin will head out to face Crosby-Ironton at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, while Park Rapids will head out to face them at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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