After flying high against the Melrose-Mindoro Mustangs last Thursday, the Sparta Spartans came back down to earth. Sparta was outmatched by Onalaska on the road and fell 85-45. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Sparta has scored all season.
Sparta lost on Tuesday despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Gavin Rhead, who scored nine points. Rhead set a new season high mark in steals with two. The team also got some help courtesy of Gus Tripp, who scored five points along with five rebounds.
Sparta's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Onalaska, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sparta will take on Aquinas at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Aquinas is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games. As for Onalaska, they will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Mount Horeb at 2:00 p.m.
