Battle Creek-Ida Grove/Odebolt-Arthur might have drawn first blood against Red Oak on Friday, but it was Red Oak who got the last laugh. Battle Creek-Ida Grove/Odebolt-Arthur were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap, as they fell 19-24 to Red Oak. If the result catches you off guard, it should: Battle Creek-Ida Grove/Odebolt-Arthur were the far and away favorite.
The loss dropped Battle Creek-Ida Grove/Odebolt-Arthur's record to 4-1. The win got Red Oak back to even at 3-3.
Battle Creek-Ida Grove/Odebolt-Arthur will be staying on the road next week, facing off against Atlantic. Both of those teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'. As for Red Oak, they will face off against Shenandoah. Red Oak will be strutting in after a victory while Shenandoah will be stumbling in from a defeat.
See how Red Oak vs. Battle Creek-Ida Grove/Odebolt-Arthur plays out in the box score
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