Salem extended their losing streak to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 11-15. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 57-56 heartbreaker at the hands of the Freeburg Midgets. While the Wildcats didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Midgets 19-11 in the first quarter.
When it comes to explaining why Salem lost, don't look at Avery Gullion. Despite the final result, he went 9-for-16 en route to 24 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryegan Warren, who posted seven points and six rebounds.
As for Freeburg, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-17 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.1 points over those games.
Freeburg's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brady Kerr, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 12 boards. Kerr is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down 12 or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Oren Byman, who shot 67% from the field on his way to 13 points and six boards.
Salem wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 60-32 loss against Centralia on the 7th. As for Freeburg, they will face off against Wesclin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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