Sterling lost against Tri County back in February of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Sterling Jets were beaten by the Tri County Trojans 64-24. The Jets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-10.
Sterling lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Owen Uher, who posted eight points.
It was another big night for Drew Siems, who almost dropped a double-double with 27 points and nine boards for Tri County. That makes it six consecutive games in which Siems has scored at least a third of Tri County's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jason Wehrman, who scored nine points and eight rebounds.
Sterling has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season. As for Tri County, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-14.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sterling will venture away from home to take on Freeman on February 21st. Freeman will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Sterling surely won't give up without a fight. As for Tri County, they will head out on the road to challenge Heartland on February 21st. One thing working in Tri County's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matches.
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