PHOTO OF THE DAY: OPENING ANTHEM

Players from Freeman Public (left) and Platte-Geddes stand at attention for the playing of the national anthem just prior to the season-opener Tuesday night, Dec. 6. The Flyers shot just 13-for-70 from the field in a 39-49 loss to the Black Panthers. Freeman takes the court against Viborg-Hurley in a doubleheader with the boys Friday night in Freeman.

Freeman Academy/Marion and Menno both play in doubleheaders Thursday, Dec. 8, with the Bearcats traveling to Mitchell Christian and the Wolves hitting the road for Armour.

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: OPENING ANTHEM

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