Basketball Recap: Red Cloud Picks Up Eighth Consecutive Victory

Warriors

Previous Games

02/03/26 vs Kenesaw	63-49
01/29/26 @ Superior	64-46
01/20/26 vs Nebraska Lutheran	68-37
01/16/26 vs Blue Hill	57-42
01/10/26 @ Elba	62-23
+ 3 more games

Red Cloud hadn't done well against Kenesaw recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Warriors enjoyed a cozy 63-49 victory over the Blue Devils. The win was nothing new for the Warriors as they're now sitting on eight straight.

Red Cloud's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Connor Rust, who went 5-for-8 to rack up 16 points in addition to five boards and four steals. Rust is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Lukas Armstrong, who shot 50% from the field on his way to 17 points and five rebounds.

Red Cloud smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests.

Several Blue Devils players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Evan Rodriguez, who posted 11 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Adam Denkert, who earned eight points and five assists.

Red Cloud's win bumped their record up to 12-3. As for Kenesaw, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-8.

Looking ahead, Red Cloud will take on Deshler in a tournament on Friday. The Warriors' defense better be ready for this one: the Dragons have averaged an impressive 63.9 points per game this season. As for Kenesaw, they will be taking part in a tournament against Shelton at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Blue Devils will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 53.32 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.