Exeter-Milligan/Friend won the last time they faced Heartland and things went their way on Thursday too. The Exeter-Milligan/Friend Bobcats took down the Heartland Huskies 51-37. Given the Bobcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 32nd, while the Huskies are ranked 213th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Zach Vossler
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Exeter-Milligan/Friend was led to victory by Mason Vossler and Zach Vossler. Mason posted six points along with seven rebounds and five assists, while Zach dropped a double-double with 15 points and ten boards. Zach is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jacob Klooz, who had six points and six boards.
Exeter-Milligan/Friend smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. They pulled down six more offensive rebounds than Heartland's also-impressive total of ten.
Heartland's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sam Quiring, who went 5 of 8 to rack up 13 points and eight rebounds. Maddox Regier was another key player, going 5 for 10 on his way to 12 points.
Exeter-Milligan/Friend's win bumped their record up to 15-2. As for Heartland, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Exeter-Milligan/Friend wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 63-51 victory against Pawnee City on the 31st. As for Heartland, they have also already played their next contest, a 52-49 loss against Milford on the 3rd.
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