The Adrian/Ellsworth Dragons can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They came out on top against Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda by a score of 58-49. That 58-49 margin sets a new team best for Adrian/Ellsworth this season.
When it comes to explaining why Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda lost, one person who can't be blamed is Logan Hattendorf. Despite the final result, he scored 24 points along with five rebounds and four steals. The game was Hattendorf's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Logan Gass, who scored seven points along with six rebounds.
Adrian/Ellsworth's win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-6. As for Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda, they bumped their record down to 1-8 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Adrian/Ellsworth will take on Red Rock Central at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Red Rock Central knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Adrian/Ellsworth likes a good challenge. As for Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mountain Lake/Comfrey/Mountain Lake Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mountain Lake/Comfrey/Mountain Lake Christian will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
