H&H played a tough game on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 75-49 to the Exeter-Milligan/Friend Bobcats. While losing is never fun, the Bearcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 186th, while the Bobcats are ranked 40th).
When it comes to explaining why H&H lost, don't look at Maddox Regier. Despite the final result, he went 7-for-16 en route to 18 points and five boards.
Exeter-Milligan/Friend's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Grady Bresson, who shot 64% from the field on his way to 20 points and five assists. Bresson's evening made it eight games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Keltyn Kirchhoff was another key player, going 6-for-10 to rack up 14 points.
H&H has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.8 points over those games. As for Exeter-Milligan/Friend, their record now sits at 13-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. H&H will host Superior at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Exeter-Milligan/Friend, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Pawnee City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bobcats will be up against the Indians' rather soft defense (which has allowed 55 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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