Pierce was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 47-32 to the Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] Bobcats. While losing is never fun, the Bluejays can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 152nd, while the Bobcats are ranked 35th).
Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard]'s victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Michael Koenig, who posted 12 points. Koenig is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games he's played. Preston Hoke was another key player, putting up ten points and five rebounds.
Pierce's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard], they pushed their record up to 14-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Pierce has already played their next contest (against Battle Creek), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] will head out to face off against Elkhorn Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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