Albert Lea unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Dover-Eyota Eagles by a score of 91-88 on Monday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it eight in a row.
Albert Lea's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Noah Teeter, who posted 22 points. Marques Jeffers Joseph was another key player, putting up 20 points.
Mat Matejka was a one-man wrecking crew For Dover-Eyota. as he earned 27 points. That's the most points Matejka has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Joel Skrukrud, who had 16 points.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Albert Lea is set to take on their familiar foe Triton at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Dover-Eyota will face off against rival Plainview-Elgin-Millville at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The matchup will give the Eagles their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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