Morrill had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-8 to make it eight. They were beaten by the Bayard Tigers 64-15. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Lions have suffered against the Tigers since January 10, 2017.
As for Bayard, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-6. The matchup marked their most dominant victory of the season so far.
Bayard's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Noah Manka, who shot 55% from the field to rack up 13 points and four steals. Anderson Gaarder was another key player, putting up eight points along with nine rebounds and six assists.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Morrill will welcome Minatare at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will be up against the Indians' rather soft defense (which has allowed 55.29 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Bayard, they will be playing at home against Hemingford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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