After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Jackson County Central, Pipestone was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Madison Bulldogs 59-56. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Arrows' disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 221st in Minnesota, while the Bulldogs are ranked 47th in South Dakota).
Pipestone moved to 6-11 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Madison, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pipestone won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Redwood Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Madison, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Webster at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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