The Jordan Beetdiggers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. They were beaten by Madison 70-42. While losing is never fun, Jordan can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps's basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 87th in Utah, while Madison is ranked seventh in Idaho).
Jordan's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ayden Doyle, who scored eight points along with nine rebounds. Those nine rebounds set a new season-high mark for him. The team also got some help courtesy of Holden Warnick, who scored ten points.
Jordan's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Madison, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2.
Jordan won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Sunrise Mountain at 9:00 a.m. on December 30, 2023. Sunrise Mountain is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 59.4 points per game. Madison won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Boise at 9:00 a.m. on December 30, 2023. Boise is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.