The Mulberry Grove Aces pushed their score all the way to 57 on Friday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 67-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of Ramsey. Mulberry Grove has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Mulberry Grove lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Jackson Icenogle, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds. The game was Icenogle's 13th in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Carter Scoggins, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds.
Mulberry Grove has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Ramsey, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-15.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mulberry Grove's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Lincolnwood at 7:30 p.m. on January 12th. Ramsey will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on North Clay/Clay City at 6:00 p.m. on January 16th.
