Crater was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were one points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 55-54 heartbreaker at the hands of the North Eugene Highlanders. The Comets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Highlanders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
It was another big night for Jordan Gray, who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine boards for North Eugene. D'Mariyae Ireland was another key player, going 5 for 12 on his way to 15 points.
Crater now has a losing record at 6-7. As for North Eugene, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-5.
Crater will welcome Ashland at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Ashland's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matchups. As for North Eugene, they will head out to face off against Thurston at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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