Eagles and Falcons Split Tight Doubleheader on Thursday

Freeman Falcons and Johnson-Brock Eagles split a pair of close basketball games

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Freeman Falcons and Johnson-Brock Eagles split a pair of close basketball games on Thursday. In the ladies' contest, the Falcons defeated the Eagles 61-54 after a strong third quarter. In the boys' game, the Eagles prevailed 56-50 in overtime after trailing early.

Why it matters

High school basketball rivalries and close games between local teams are always of interest to the community, as they showcase the talent and competitiveness of the student-athletes.

The details

In the girls' game, the Falcons overcame a halftime deficit by outscoring the Eagles 21-13 in the third quarter. Savannah Mahler led the Falcons with 21 points, while Kasie Knippelmeyer scored 17 for the Eagles. In the boys' game, the Falcons jumped out to an 18-6 lead in the first quarter, but the Eagles rallied to take a 27-23 halftime lead. The game went to overtime, where the Eagles prevailed 56-50. Deacon Bernadt scored 13 points to lead the Eagles, while Hayden Jansen had 14 for the Falcons.

  • The games were played on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • The girls' game was the first contest of the doubleheader.
  • The boys' game went to overtime.

The players

Savannah Mahler

A player for the Freeman Falcons who scored 21 points in the girls' game.

Kasie Knippelmeyer

A player for the Johnson-Brock Eagles who scored 17 points in the girls' game.

Deacon Bernadt

A player for the Johnson-Brock Eagles who scored 13 points in the boys' game.

Hayden Jansen

A player for the Freeman Falcons who scored 14 points in the boys' game.

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The takeaway

This doubleheader showcased the competitive spirit and talent of the high school basketball teams in the local community, with both the Falcons and Eagles putting forth strong efforts in their respective games.