Dorchester is on a 14-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Heartland Lutheran a four-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Monday. The Dorchester Longhorns will welcome the Heartland Lutheran Red Hornets at 7:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Dorchester is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Lewiston on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Dorchester had to suffer through a 74-41 loss at the hands of Lewiston. The Longhorns were down 55-30 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
| 01/02/25 vs Lewiston | 20 |
| 12/17/24 @ Harvard | 8 |
| 12/10/24 @ High Plains | 6 |
| 12/19/24 vs Osceola | 5 |
Despite the defeat, Dorchester saw an underclassman step up: freshman Thor Nerud went 6 of 13 on his way to 20 points and six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Nerud has scored all season.
Even though they lost, Dorchester was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Meanwhile, 2025 welcomed Heartland Lutheran with a 75-49 loss courtesy of Ansley/Litchfield on Friday.
Despite the loss, Heartland Lutheran saw an underclassman step up: freshman Luke Olson dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Vance Smith, who posted ten points.
Dorchester's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Heartland Lutheran, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Dorchester has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 24.1 boards per game. However, it's not like Heartland Lutheran struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33.8 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Dorchester came up short against Heartland Lutheran when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 46-33. Will Dorchester have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
