Basketball Recap: Satanta Takes a Loss

Satanta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 54-43 to the Pawnee Heights Tigers. If the Indians were looking for revenge after losing 48-32 to them when the teams met, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Despite the loss, Satanta still got an impressive performance from Yahaira Puerto, who posted 20 points and three steals. That was a full 46.5% of Satanta's points, marking the 11th time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Lauren Dusin, who put up eight points and six rebounds.

Satanta's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Pawnee Heights, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 1-13.

When Satanta and Pawnee Heights next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Satanta will try to stop Spearville's four-game winning streak when the meet on Tuesday. Similarly, Pawnee Heights will challenge Bucklin and their seven-game winning streak at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.