Hinckley-Finlayson won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Tuesday. They came up short against the Aitkin Gobblers, falling 77-51. While losing is never fun, the Jaguars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 373rd, while the Gobblers are ranked 182nd).
Hinckley-Finlayson's loss dropped their record down to 1-16. As for Aitkin, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hinckley-Finlayson will venture away from home to face off against Mille Lacs co-op [Isle/Onamia] at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Aitkin, they will head out to challenge Carlton/Wrenshall at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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