The Nickerson Panthers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fifth straight defeat. They fell 60-47 to Hoisington. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Nickerson in their matchups with Hoisington: they've now lost five in a row.
Nickerson's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alex King, who scored seven points. King continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Taylor Engelland, who scored 13 points.
Hoisington's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jason Robinson, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Robinson has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Martin, who scored 17 points along with two steals.
Nickerson has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season. As for Hoisington, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nickerson will face off against Hesston at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Hesston's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home while Nickerson has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for Hoisington, they will take on Hillsboro at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Kansas (Hillsboro is ranked 133rd, while Hoisington is ranked 114th).
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