Recap: Howells-Dodge Jaguars vs. Parkview Christian Patriots
The Howells-Dodge Jaguars had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They breezed by Parkview Christian at home to the tune of 58-30 on Friday. Given Howells-Dodge's advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 76th, while Parkview Christian is ranked 202nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Howells-Dodge got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jordyn Ratzlaff out in front who scored 12 points along with seven rebounds and six assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenadie Throener, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds.
Parkview Christian's loss came despite strong showings from Jada Smith and Merryl Paul. Smith scored 14 points along with three steals, while Paul almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.
Parkview Christian struggled to work together and finished the game with only three assists. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Howells-Dodge racked up 15 assists.
Howells-Dodge's victory bumped their record up to 13-10. As for Parkview Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-10.
Howells-Dodge will face off against Sandhills/Thedford at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday. Sandhills/Thedford is coming into the match with eight straight wins on the road, so Howells-Dodge will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Parkview Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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