Sargent 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 47-44 heartbreaker at the hands of the Custer County Bobcats. The Farmers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bobcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Sargent's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Fernando Venzor, who posted 11 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Kade Temple, who put up nine points.
Custer County got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Grant Rusk out in front who earned 18 points. The game was Rusk's fifth in a row with at least 16 points. Kal Tunnell was another key player, putting up ten points and seven rebounds.
Sargent's loss dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Custer County, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Sargent wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 36-31 victory against Trinidad on the 15th. As for Custer County, they will host Cotopaxi at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Custer County is on a five-game streak of home wins, Cotopaxi a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court.
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