Onaga was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 51-49 heartbreaker at the hands of the Washington County Tigers. The Buffaloes were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 68-52.
Washington County found their leader in freshman Chayse Gross, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten boards. Washington County is 2-1 when Gross posts ten or more rebounds, but 1-13 otherwise. Gavyn Leduc was another key player, putting up 11 points along with eight boards and three steals.
Onaga's loss dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Washington County, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-14.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Onaga will welcome Doniphan West at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Washington County, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers take on the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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