Freeport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against the Rockford Auburn Knights, falling 80-57. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 105-59 back in December of 2024.
Kal-El Sims
| 02/08/25 vs Rockford Auburn | 14 |
| 02/07/25 @ Boylan Catholic | 12 |
| 02/03/25 vs Rockford East | 10 |
| 01/29/25 vs Guilford | 9 |
| 01/24/25 vs Jefferson | 13 |
| + 22 more games |
Despite the defeat, Freeport had strong showings from Kal-El Sims, who went 6 of 13 to rack up 14 points along with seven rebounds and three steals, and Kazion Morehead, who posted 14 points and six boards. Sims continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Deklyn Rustad, who had eight points.
Even though they lost, Freeport smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Champ Parker was his usual excellent self, going 9 for 18 en route to 27 points and seven assists for Rockford Auburn. That makes it three consecutive games in which Parker has scored at least a third of Rockford Auburn's points. Amir Danforth was another key player, going 6 of 10 on his way to 16 points.
Freeport's loss dropped their record down to 11-17. As for Rockford Auburn, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-11.
Looking ahead, Freeport is taking a road trip to square off against Hononegah at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Rockford Auburn, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Boylan Catholic at 7:15 p.m. One thing working in Rockford Auburn's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matchups.
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