Mason City, Ia (Northwest Iowa Now) – The Spencer Boys Basketball team was back in Mason City on Monday but this time for a neutral site contest at North Iowa Area Community College against 3A #3 Decorah.

It was a fun game throughout as each team traded blows.

Spencer’s only lead was 2-0 at the beginning of the game, and could never quite catch up to Decorah in the 61-56 loss.

Spencer’s Cael Bruning would hit 12 of 14 free throws on the night en route to a 25 point evening to lead all scorers.

Decorah was led by Cael LaFrentz’s 20 with Zachary Driscoll scoring 19 and Noah Milburn 14 in the win.

The Vikings improve to 9-0 on the season and will be on the road for a Northeast Iowa Conference game against Crestwood on January 17th.

Spencer has dropped 3-in-a-row and are now 6-4. The Tigers will host Estherville Lincoln Central tonight in Lakes Conference play.