Herscher was the 56-39 winner over Dwight when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Herscher Tigers took a 56-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dwight Trojans.
Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Austin Buckley, who posted 20 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jacob Mccree, who had eight points and seven boards.
Even though they lost, Herscher smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive matches.
Herscher's loss dropped their record down to 11-16. As for Dwight, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 13-14 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers face off against the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Herscher has won five straight at home, while Manteno won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Dwight, they will square off against Marquette at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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