Johnson-Brock is on a 16-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while the Falcons are on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Johnson-Brock Eagles will take on the Freeman Falcons at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Nebraska (Johnson-Brock is ranked 23rd, while the Falcons are ranked 37th).
It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Johnson-Brock ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 38-35 win over Tri County. Despite the win, that was the fewest points Johnson-Brock has scored all year.
Johnson-Brock's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Camden Dalinghaus led the charge by scoring 16 points. Dalinghaus is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 16 or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Sloan Pelican, who scored five points along with six assists and six rebounds.
Meanwhile, Freeman lost to the Bulldogs at home by a decisive 59-41 margin on Saturday.
Johnson-Brock's victory bumped their record up to 19-0. As for Freeman, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-4.
Johnson-Brock came up short against the Falcons in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, falling 58-50. Will Johnson-Brock have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
