Hartsburg-Emden was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They took a blow against the Illini Bluffs Tigers, falling 63-31. The Stags were not able to make up for their defeat to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in February of 2024.
Despite the loss, Hartsburg-Emden still got an impressive performance from Peyton Swinford, who posted 16 points. Clayton O'Donoghue was another key player, putting up six points.
Hartsburg-Emden's loss dropped their record down to 2-19. As for Illini Bluffs, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 19-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hartsburg-Emden will challenge Lutheran at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Illini Bluffs, they will head out to challenge Farmington at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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