L'Anse was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 57-52 heartbreaker at the hands of the Baraga Vikings. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Purple Hornets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 64-57 back in December of 2024.
Despite the loss, L'Anse saw an underclassman step up: freshman Talan Larson posted 12 points and six rebounds. JJ Beeler also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Baraga's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Daniel Connor, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 13 boards. Connor is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 16 or more in the last four games he's played. Landon Smith was another key player, dropping a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds.
L'Anse's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Baraga, their victory was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-4.
L'Anse has already played their next game, a 56-55 loss against Calumet on the 3rd. Baraga has also already played their next contest (against Wakefield), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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