Nordheim was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Pettus Eagles 52-23. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pirates of the 55-27 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.
Pettus' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Miranda Monson, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 rebounds. With that strong performance, Monson is now averaging an impressive 8.2 rebounds per game. Another player making a difference was Hayleigh Cruz, who earned 17 points plus four steals.
Nordheim's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Pettus, their win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nordheim will be taking part in a tournament against Yorktown at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Pettus, they will challenge McMullen County at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Pettus has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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