The Fremont Tigers pushed their score all the way to 56 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. The contest between them and Kearney wasn't particularly close, with Fremont falling 75-56. While losing is never fun, Fremont can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 140th, while Kearney is ranked 25th).
Fremont's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maurice Bryant, who scored 20 points. Coriahnn Gallatin was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with two steals.
Kearney's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Asher Endorf, who almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Johnson, who scored 16 points along with eight rebounds and seven assists.
Fremont has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season. As for Kearney, they pushed their record up to 15-6 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Fremont will take on Millard South at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Millard South has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 229 points over their last three matchups. As for Kearney, they will be playing at home against Lincoln Southwest at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lincoln Southwest knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past six games -- so hopefully Kearney likes a good challenge.
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