Basketball Recap: Jaida Johnson Key Part of Team Effort in Bulldogs Win

Wyandotte hadn't done well against Atchison recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Wyandotte Bulldogs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Atchison Phoenix, sneaking past 37-34. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 44-28 back in January.

Jaida Johnson

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02/11/25 vs Atchison	15
02/04/25 @ Harmon	14
01/30/25 vs Blue Valley West	13
01/27/25 vs Varsity Opponent	17
01/23/25 @ Lawrence Free State	13
+ 3 more games

Wyandotte's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaida Johnson led the charge by putting up eight points and 15 boards. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last eight games she's played. Ria Harbin was another key player, earning six points and ten boards.

Wyandotte smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.

Several Phoenix players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Alondra Herrera, who posted three points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ma'Jia Stoves, who had ten points and three steals.

Wyandotte now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Atchison, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-8.

Coming up, Wyandotte will host Schlagle at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Wyandotte is facing Schlagle at the right time seeing as Schlagle is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Atchison, they will venture away from home to square off against Harmon on Friday.