Sterling lost against Freeman back in February of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Sterling Jets were outmatched by the Freeman Falcons and fell 69-32. While losing is never fun, the Jets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 243rd, while the Falcons are ranked tenth).

Kade Horstman
02/21/25 @ Freeman | 50% |
02/14/25 @ Tri County | 20% |
02/10/25 @ Mead | 40% |
02/07/25 vs Lewiston | 43% |
02/03/25 vs Sacred Heart | 25% |
+ 5 more games |
Sterling's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kade Horstman, who posted nine points. What's more, Horstman also posted a 50% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Dane Vollman, who scored five points and five boards.
Sterling has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-17 record this season. The victory was the ninth in a row for Freeman, bringing their record for this year to 21-1.
Coming up, Sterling will challenge Dorchester at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Sterling is facing Dorchester at the right time seeing as Dorchester is stuck on a 16-game losing streak. Freeman does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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