Taft was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 60-57 heartbreaker at the hands of the Northside Mustangs. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2022.
Taft's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Northside, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Coming up, Taft and Butler will face off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. The Eagles' defense better be ready for this one: the Lynx have averaged an impressive 59 points per game this season. As for Northside, they will venture away from home to take on Saint Viator at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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