Hot Springs was the 60-49 winner over Custer when they last played one another back in March of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Hot Springs Bison had to suffer through a 68-32 loss at the hands of the Custer Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Bison can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Dakota basketball rankings (they are ranked 117th, while the Wildcats are ranked 14th).
Hot Springs has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Custer, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hot Springs will welcome Hill City at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Custer, they will challenge Belle Fourche at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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