Eastern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Eastbrook Panthers, falling 44-24. The contest marked the Comets' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Eastbrook's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Reid Aupperle, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten boards. Another player making a difference was Malakai Luthy, who posted nine points.
Eastern's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Eastbrook, their victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-6.
Eastern will venture away from home to challenge Clinton Prairie at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Clinton Prairie will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Eastern surely won't give up without a fight. Eastbrook has already played their next matchup (against Daleville), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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