The Deerfield Spartans were not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were beaten by Ingalls 72-28. Deerfield found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and post 18 fewer assists than your opponent.
Several Spartans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Colten Musil, who scored 14 points. Musil is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Maverick Najera, who scored eight points.
Breck Averhoff was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double on 26 points and nine rebounds for Ingalls. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Averhoff has scored all season. Layton Simon was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on ten points and nine assists.
Deerfield's loss dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Ingalls, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-13.
Deerfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ingalls, they will challenge Bucklin at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Bucklin will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Ingalls surely won't give up without a fight.
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