The Red Bud Musketeers's game on Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Roxana 47-44. For Red Bud, this counts as revenge for the 35-30 defeat Roxana walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2022.
Red Bud's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jeda Friess led the charge by scoring 17 points. That's the first time this season that Friess scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Lyla Hess, who scored 17 points.
Red Bud's win bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Roxana, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Red Bud won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Gibault Catholic at 2:00 p.m. on December 28, 2023. Gibault Catholic is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak. Roxana won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Carlyle at 6:30 p.m. on December 28, 2023. Carlyle is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road.
