Shanley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Moorhead Spuds 84-48. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Deacons came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 18th in North Dakota, while the Spuds are ranked 95th in Minnesota).
Shanley's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Moorhead, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shanley will square off against West Fargo at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Moorhead, they will venture away from home to take on St. Michael-Albertville at 3:30 p.m. on January 4, 2025.
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