Hardin Northern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 36-35 heartbreaker at the hands of the Allen East Mustangs. The Polar Bears lost against the Mustangs in their previous head to head back in January of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 67-36 score last time.
Hardin Northern lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Xander Wilson, who posted 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Stewart, who had five points and six rebounds.
Hardin Northern's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Allen East, the victory got them back to even at 8-8.
Hardin Northern will welcome Mohawk at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Mohawk's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five contests. As for Allen East, they will head out to face off against Lincolnview at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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