Freedom Area was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 44-39 heartbreaker at the hands of the New Brighton Lions. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Despite the loss, Freedom Area had strong showings from Justin Shegog, who posted 15 points and five steals, and Will Kumrow, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds.
Freedom Area's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for New Brighton, they moved to 2-6 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Freedom Area will face off against Mohawk Area at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mohawk Area knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past nine contests -- so hopefully Freedom Area likes a good challenge. As for New Brighton, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the New Brighton Lions face off against the Riverside Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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