Basketball Recap: Potter County Co-Op [Gettysburg/Hoven] Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from EMMA SCHLACHTER and PEYTON STEVENS

On Friday, the Potter County co-op [Gettysburg/Hoven] Battlers were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 51-45 to the Howard Tigers. The Battlers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

PEYTON STEVENS

Points

02/14/25 vs Howard	18
02/11/25 @ Faulkton	18
02/07/25 @ Sully Buttes	20
02/04/25 vs Redfield	20
02/01/25 @ Faith	21

Potter County co-op [Gettysburg/Hoven]'s loss came despite strong showings from PEYTON STEVENS and EMMA SCHLACHTER. STEVENS posted 18 points and six boards, while SCHLACHTER almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds. STEVENS' morning made it five games in a row in which she has scored at least 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of ALYSSA KAUP, who earned four points and five assists.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Howard to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tana Hoyer, who went 8-for-11 en route to 22 points. Reese Rudebusch was another key player, putting up six points and three steals.

Potter County co-op [Gettysburg/Hoven]'s defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Howard, their record now sits at 7-14.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Potter County co-op [Gettysburg/Hoven] will head out to take on Herreid/Selby at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Howard, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers take on the Cougars at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.