The Edgemont Moguls's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fifth straight loss. They were dealt a 47-19 loss at the hands of Hemingford. Edgemont was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-8.
When it comes to explaining why Edgemont lost, one person who can't be blamed is Keaton Darrow. Despite the final result, he scored 11 points along with three steals.
Edgemont's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-13. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 19.0 points per game. As for Hemingford, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Edgemont will face off against Newell at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in South Dakota (Newell is ranked 151st, while Edgemont is ranked 153rd). As for Hemingford, they will head out on the road to face off against Morrill at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
