Blazers Fall in NECC Matchup vs. Fremont

 The Eastside Blazers (7-10, 1-6) opened up their three game home stand on Tuesday night as Northeast Corner Conference foe Fremont High School came into town for a make up game that was previously scheduled two weeks ago but was postponed due to ice. 

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Eastside struggled defensively from the start falling behind by 8 in the first and headed into halftime down 27-43. The defensive woes continued in the second half losing the third quarter by 5 and the fourth by 4 giving the game a final score of 61 to 86. Clay Minnick was the Blazers leading scorer as he finished with 27 points including 4 three pointers, 11-11 from the free throw line, while also adding 3 assists. Nolan Baker added 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Noah Acquaviva had 8 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks on the night. Loden Johnson had 5 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. The Blazers did shoot 80% from the foul line and knocked down 9 threes in the game for a 37.5%.

 

The junior varsity team fell 34-53 to the Eagles. Bryce Strong had 20 points to lead the Blazers including 12 points in the fourth quarter. 

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Next up for the Blazers is Senior Night will take place on Friday February 9th when we face off against Garrett (5-12, 1-6). We will be recognizing our 5 senior leaders (Clay Minnick, Loden Johnson, Ryder Reed, Connor Abplanalp, and Noah Acquaviva). Wrapping up the busy week will be a Saturday night game against Adams Central (13-3)

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