The Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda Coyotes were not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 67-60 to Westbrook-Walnut Grove. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dustin Hakeneis, who scored 21 points along with three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hakeneis has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Logan Hattendorf, who scored 12 points along with three steals.
Even though they lost, Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda were working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. This was only their 15th loss (out of 19 games) when they've passed the ball that well.
Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda's loss dropped their record down to 4-23. As for Westbrook-Walnut Grove, their victory ended a ten-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-23.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda will take on Edgerton at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Edgerton is coming into the match with five straight losses on the road, meaning Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Westbrook-Walnut Grove, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Red Rock Central at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Red Rock Central is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning Westbrook-Walnut Grove will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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