Freeman Academy/Marion was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were outmatched by Andes Central/Dakota Christian and fell 67-36. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Freeman Academy/Marion of the 57-42 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
Andes Central/Dakota Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Garth Maas led the charge by going 8-for-13 en route to 17 points and seven boards. Another player making a difference was Ryder Niewenhuis, who went 6-for-15 to rack up 17 points.
Freeman Academy/Marion's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Andes Central/Dakota Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season.
Freeman Academy/Marion wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 75-73 loss against Alcester-Hudson on the 18th. As for Andes Central/Dakota Christian, they have also already played their next contest, a 58-40 win against Kimball/White Lake on the 20th.
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