Big Lake came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They were dealt a 96-63 defeat at the hands of the Monticello Magic. While losing is never fun, the Hornets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 288th, while the Magic are ranked 54th).
Monticello's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Trevon Singer, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and ten assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Rhys Nebben, who went 8-for-11 on his way to 18 points and six boards.
Big Lake's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Monticello, the win (which was their 14th in a row) raised their record to 19-3.
Coming up, Big Lake will venture away from home to challenge Becker at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Monticello, they will face off against St. Francis at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Monticello knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 17 matches -- so hopefully St. Francis likes a good challenge.
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