The Ansley/Litchfield Spartans are taking a road trip to challenge the Axtell Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Ansley/Litchfield came up short against Elm Creek on Saturday, falling 50-24. The Spartans haven't had much luck with the Buffaloes recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
| 12/14/24 @ Elm Creek | 6 |
| 12/01/23 @ Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] | 6 |
| 12/07/24 @ Ravenna | 5 |
| 12/06/24 vs Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] | 4 |
| 02/12/24 vs Elba | 4 |
Ansley/Litchfield's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Kiera Bailey, who posted six points and six rebounds, and Garittee Smith, who put up a point. That's the most points Bailey has posted since back in December of 2023.
Even though they lost, Ansley/Litchfield smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Axtell came into Saturday's contest having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took down Harvard 36-19 on Saturday. The Wildcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Ansley/Litchfield now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Axtell, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Ansley/Litchfield skirted past Axtell 32-29 when the teams last played back in January. Does Ansley/Litchfield have another victory up their sleeve, or will Axtell turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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