The Blackduck Drakes were not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. They fell 75-62 to Cook County. That's two games in a row now that Blackduck has lost by exactly 13 points.
Cook County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rohan Rude, who scored 22 points along with eight rebounds and six assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Rude has scored all season. Recko Helmerson- Skildum was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 15 points and 22 rebounds.
Blackduck's defeat dropped their record down to 3-20. As for Cook County, their victory bumped their record up to 6-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Blackduck will take on Cass Lake-Bena at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Cass Lake-Bena will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something Blackduck surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cook County, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Bigfork at 6:30 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Minnesota (Bigfork is ranked 429th, while Cook County is ranked 412th).
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