Solon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 61-57 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 169th, while the Golden Hawks are ranked 50th).
Solon's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Mid-Prairie, the win keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Solon will venture away from home to take on Williamsburg at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mid-Prairie, they are taking a road trip to challenge Alburnett at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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