Perry basketball hosted Saydel for a conference clash last night.  Perry split the night falling in the girls contest 52-42 and the boys won 63-53.

The loss for the Jayettes grows the losing streak to 5.  Perry trailed after the first 13-11.  Saydel would grow their lead to four at half, 28-24.  The Eagles soared to a 14 point lead into the fourth, 43-29.   Perry won the fourth, but it was too late.  Final 52-42.

The Bluejays would trail at the end of one, 13-9.  The lead grew to eight at half for Saydel, 28-20.  Bluejays cut the deficit to just three ahead of the fourth, 43-40.  The Bluejays completed the 13 points deficit by outscoring Saydel 23-10 in the fourth.  Final 63-53.

The Bluejays improve to 5-1 and 4-1 in the Heart of Iowa conference.

Next up is a Thursday night doubleheader in Boone before the start of winter break.