Basketball Recap: Heartland Snaps Nine-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

After losing to McCool Junction the last time they met, Heartland decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Heartland Huskies greeted the New Year with with a 44-27 win over the McCool Junction Mustangs. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Huskies.

Heartland's win on Saturday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ariane Sololuze, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Hiebner, who posted ten points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals.

Heartland was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as McCool Junction only racked up six assists.

Several Mustangs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Natalie Clark, who put up 11 points along with six boards and three steals. Clark has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Dakota Wollenburg, who had five points and 11 rebounds.

Huskies

Previous 5 Games

01/04/25 @ McCool Junction	44-27
01/03/25 vs Giltner	43-23
12/20/24 @ Thayer Central	20-66
12/17/24 vs Deshler	48-51
12/10/24 @ Sutton	24-65

Heartland's victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4. As for McCool Junction, they now have a losing record at 4-5.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Heartland will square off against Riverside at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McCool Junction, they will challenge Lawrence-Nelson at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. McCool Junction is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.