Dike-New Hartford hadn't done well against Roland-Story recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Dike-New Hartford Wolverines narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Roland-Story Norsemen 50-48. Given the Wolverines' advantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 122nd, while the Norsemen are ranked 260th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Wolverines
| 01/30/25 @ Roland-Story | 50-48 |
| 01/21/25 @ Columbus | 57-27 |
| 01/16/25 @ West Fork | 73-38 |
Dike-New Hartford's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-8. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.0 points per game. As for Roland-Story, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dike-New Hartford won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Oelwein at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Roland-Story, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll square off against Greene County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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