Moline was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 35-32 heartbreaker at the hands of the Normal Community Ironmen. While losing is never fun, the Maroons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 188th, while the Ironmen are ranked 18th).
Moline's record is now 7-9. As for Normal Community, their win was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-2.
Moline will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Quincy at 7:00 p.m. As for Normal Community, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against East Moline United at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Normal Community is facing East Moline United at the right time seeing as East Moline United is stuck on a 14-game losing streak.
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