Des Moines East came into Friday's match having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Ottumwa Bulldogs by a score of 56-45 on Friday. This was payback for the Scarlets, who suffered a 67-26 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Des Moines East's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Ottumwa, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Des Moines East will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Fort Dodge at 7:45 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Considering Fort Dodge has lost three straight at home and Des Moines East eight straight on the road (dating back to last season), this one might come down to who's more desperate to change their momentum. Ottumwa also won't see the court for a while: their next contest is against Mason City at 6:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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