The Hardin Northern Polar Bears's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their sixth straight loss. They received a tough blow as they fell 45-28 to Ridgedale. That's two games in a row now that Hardin Northern has lost by exactly 17 points.
Hardin Northern's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Heidi Trachsel, who scored 13 points along with five rebounds and three blocks, and Catherine Overs who scored six points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Hardin Northern's defeat was their third straight at home, which bumped their record down to 2-11. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 26.0 points per game. As for Ridgedale, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Hardin Northern will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Arcadia at 12:00 p.m. Arcadia presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Hardin Northern in Ohio (Arcadia is ranked 215th, while Hardin Northern is ranked 771st). As for Ridgedale, they will head out on the road to challenge Elgin at 6:45 p.m. on Monday.
