The H&H Bearcats came up short against the Osceola Bulldogs on Thursday and fell 72-64. The Bearcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
When it comes to explaining why H&H lost, don't look at Maddox Regier. Despite the final result, he shot 45% from the field to rack up 20 points and six rebounds. Trenton Goertzen was another key player, going 6-for-8 on his way to 16 points in addition to five boards and four steals.
Osceola's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brayden Santos, who shot 47% from the field en route to 25 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Santos is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jackson Winslow, who dropped a double-double with 21 points and ten boards.
H&H's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Osceola, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-12 record this season.
H&H will head out to square off against Tri County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bearcats' defense better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 57.3 points per game this season. As for Osceola, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 56-47 win against Shelby-Rising City on the 13th.
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