Fisher had lost six straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 7-16 to make it seven. They came up short against the Eureka Hornets, falling 61-38. While losing is never fun, the Bunnies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 596th, while the Hornets are ranked 202nd).
Fisher's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shon Unzicker, who posted seven points and five boards.
As for Eureka, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-8. The team dominated over those games too, winning by an average of 34 points.
Eureka's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brock Monk, who shot 64% from the field en route to 17 points and six rebounds. Moses Dohner was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and nine assists.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fisher will welcome Ridgeview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Eureka, they will take on El Paso-Gridley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hornets will be up against the Titans' rather soft defense (which has allowed 52.26 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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