Palmer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were dealt a 61-25 defeat at the hands of the Heartland Lutheran Red Hornets. The Tigers were probably out for revenge after losing 46-29 to them when the teams met back in February of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Heartland Lutheran's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ella Francl led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 13 points and nine boards. Francl is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Ema Marie Koch, who went 8 for 16 on her way to 21 points.
Palmer now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Heartland Lutheran, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palmer will welcome Burwell on Tuesday. As for Heartland Lutheran, they will host Red Cloud at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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