Basketball Recap: Litchfield Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Nate Schaake and Ethan Saathoff

By Team Reports Nov 26, 2024, 2:05pm

Basketball Recap: Litchfield Purple Panthers vs. Edinburg Wildcats

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Litchfield had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. The game between them and the Edinburg Wildcats didn't end well, with the Litchfield Purple Panthers falling 62-47.

Ethan Saathoff and Nate Schaake certainly did their best on Monday to avoid the loss. Saathoff had nine points along with eight rebounds and six assists, while Schaake dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds. Those six assists gave Saathoff a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Tucker Maguire, who scored six points along with six rebounds.

Litchfield won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Auburn at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Edinburg, they will also get right back to it: they'll face off against Delavan at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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