Wausaukee unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Gillett Tigers by a score of 40-38 on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for the Rangers in their meetings with the Tigers: they've now lost nine in a row.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Gillett to victory, but perhaps none more so than Brandon Slatky, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Jedric Herzog was another key player, dropping a double-double with ten points and ten boards.
The win got Gillett back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wausaukee will square off against Gresham Community at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Gillett, they will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Niagara at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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