Kansas High School Basketball - Axtell can't hold off Mercy
December 30, 2024: Axtell, KS 66403 Mercy Monarchs (Omaha, NE) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Axtell Eagles (Axtell, KS), 49-44 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Mercy upgrades its record to 3-4 on the year. The Monarchs travel to Lourdes Central Catholic (Nebraska City, NE) to face the Knights in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 31. The Knights enter the match with a record of 5-1. Lourdes Central Catholic won 48-25 in their recent non-league match against East Mills (Malvern, IA)
The Eagles now sport a 1-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Washington County for a Twin Valley match on Friday, January 3. Axtell will face a Tigers squad coming off a 64-26 league loss to Hanover (Hanover, KS). The Tigers record now stands at 4-1.