On Friday, the Republic County Buffaloes were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 44-38 to the Classical Saints. While losing is never fun, the Buffaloes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 296th, while the Saints are ranked 108th).
Classical's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mack Dolloff, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 boards. Abe Black was another key player, going 5 for 12 en route to 12 points and six rebounds.
Republic County's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Classical, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-4.
Republic County will square off against Southeast of Saline at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Southeast of Saline is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.4 points per game this season. As for Classical, they will take on Inman at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Classical is facing Inman at the right time seeing as Inman is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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