Atlantic is on a four-game streak of home losses, and Harlan a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Atlantic Trojans will host the Harlan Cyclones at 7:30 p.m. Atlantic has given up an average of 70.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Tuesday, Atlantic came up short against Clarinda and fell 59-47.
Meanwhile, Harlan was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 64-58 to Glenwood. While losing is never fun, the Cyclones can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 215th, while the Rams are ranked 88th).
Atlantic's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Harlan, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Things could have been worse for Atlantic, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 59-44 loss to Harlan when the teams last played back in February of 2025. Can the Trojans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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