Fredonia's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Erie Red Devils, sneaking past 40-37. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 52-49 last Thursday.
Erie's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Annie Myers, who posted ten points. Jacksen Powell was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and 11 boards.
Fredonia's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-9. As for Erie, they dropped their record down to 2-11 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Fredonia and Erie could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Kansas Rankings. Fredonia will challenge Eureka on Friday down 268 places (310 vs. 42). Similarly, Erie (ranked 318th) will meet Humboldt (ranked 153rd) at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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