Scotland/Menno was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 56-55 heartbreaker at the hands of Freeman Academy/Marion.
Izayah Ulmer
| 02/20/25 @ Freeman Academy/Marion | 6 |
| 01/17/25 @ Andes Central/Dakota Christian | 4 |
| 02/17/25 vs Bridgewater/Emery | 3 |
| 01/11/25 @ Corsica/Stickney | 3 |
| 02/04/25 vs Avon | 2 |
Scotland/Menno's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Kory Keppen, who posted 13 points in addition to five boards and four steals, and Izayah Ulmer, who put up ten points and six steals. The dominant performance gave Ulmer a new career-high in steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Erick Buechler, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds.
Even though they lost, Scotland/Menno smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Scotland/Menno's defeat dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Freeman Academy/Marion, their win bumped their record up to 5-12.
Coming up, Scotland/Menno will face off against Sioux Falls Lutheran at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Freeman Academy/Marion, they will head out to square off against Beresford at 7:30 p.m. on February 27th.
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