On Tuesday, the Irene/Wakonda Eagles were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 61-56 to the Tripp-Delmont/Armour Nighthawks.
Despite the defeat, Irene/Wakonda saw an underclassman step up: freshman Hayden Hansen went 6-for-12 on his way to 18 points. Another player making a difference was Cain Healy, who posted five points in addition to nine boards and eight blocks.
Irene/Wakonda has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season. As for Tripp-Delmont/Armour, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Irene/Wakonda didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 71-53 victory against Marty Indian on the 13th. As for Tripp-Delmont/Armour, they have also already played their next game, a 60-53 win against Avon on the 13th.
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