Hi-Plains was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 16th straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell 55-42 to the Flagler Panthers. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Hi-Plains lost, don't look at Aiden Cordell. Despite the final result, he posted 26 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals. That was a full 61.9% of Hi-Plains' points, marking the third time in a row he's put up more than a third of the team's points. Gabe Harvie also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Braden Hill was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double with 21 points and 17 boards for Flagler. With that strong performance, Hill is now averaging an impressive 8.4 rebounds per game. Dillon Brent was another key player, putting up eight points and 13 boards.
Hi-Plains' defeat dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Flagler, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10.
Hi-Plains has already played their next match, a 68-28 loss against Otis on the 8th. As for Flagler, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 67-50 defeat against Springfield on the 8th.
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