Basketball Recap: South Sioux City Turns Things Around After Road Loss

There's no place like home for South Sioux City, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They snuck past the Buena Vista Bison with a 54-49 victory on Friday.

Bailee Durant

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02/21/25 vs Buena Vista	9
02/20/25 @ Elkhorn	6
02/15/25 @ Omaha Northwest	6
02/14/25 @ Gross Catholic	6
02/06/25 vs Duchesne	6
+ 28 more games

Bailee Durant had a dynamite game for South Sioux City, almost dropping a double-double with 17 points and nine boards. That's the most rebounds Durant has posted since back in January of 2024. IzaBella Moret was another key player, putting up ten points in addition to eight boards and four steals.

South Sioux City was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

South Sioux City's win bumped their record up to 9-14. As for Buena Vista, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 16 of their last 17 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-21 record this season.

South Sioux City wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 66-23 loss against Westview on the 26th. As for Buena Vista, they have also already played their next matchup, a 62-58 defeat against Burke on the 25th.