Udall was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 64-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Belle Plaine Dragons. Even though they lost, the Eagles' still made a splash on offense and bumped their average scoring up to 50.1 points per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
James Hornecker
| 01/27/25 vs Belle Plaine | 16 |
| 01/25/25 @ Flinthills | 15 |
| 01/23/25 vs Argonia | 11 |
| 01/21/25 @ Central | 2 |
| 01/17/25 @ Flinthills | 16 |
| + 7 more games |
Udall lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being James Hornecker, who went 6 for 15 on his way to 16 points in addition to six boards and three blocks. Hornecker continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Jordan Hornecker was another key player, putting up 19 points along with seven rebounds and four steals.
Even though they lost, Udall smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since the start of last season.
Belle Plaine got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Hayden Whitley out in front who went 7 of 8 en route to 16 points in addition to seven boards and three blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Maverick Storts, who posted nine points along with six assists and five steals.
Udall's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Belle Plaine, their win bumped their record up to 3-10.
Udall wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 53-44 loss against Goessel on the 28th. As for Belle Plaine, they have also already played their next contest, a 67-26 defeat against Trinity Academy on the 4th.
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