Stanton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 45-44 heartbreaker at the hands of the Wisner-Pilger Gators. The Mustangs were not able to make up for their defeat to the Gators from their previous meeting back in January.
Stanton lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Josh Arens, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Tiedtke, who posted ten points and five steals.
Wisner-Pilger got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Regan Raabe out in front who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 11 boards. Raabe is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Connor Vrba was another key player, putting up 12 points and three steals.
Stanton's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Wisner-Pilger, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stanton will finish 2025 at home by hosting Neligh-Oakdale at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Wisner-Pilger, they will host Plainview at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Pirates will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Gators surely won't give up without a fight.
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