Wheatland-Grinnell posted their closest win since February 3, 2024 on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cheylin Cougars, sneaking past 52-50. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Thunderhawks also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2024.
Wheatland-Grinnell was led to victory by Aliviah Ball and Natalie Bixenman. Ball dropped a double-double on 19 points and 14 boards, while Bixenman posted 12 points. Ball has become a key player for Wheatland-Grinnell: the team is undefeated when she posts at least eight rebounds, but 2-4 otherwise. Halle Zimmerman also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.

Thunderhawks
02/08/25 vs Cheylin | 52-50 |
02/07/25 vs Golden Plains | 39-24 |
02/04/25 @ Logan/Palco | 52-25 |
01/31/25 @ Ness City | 67-34 |
Wheatland-Grinnell smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 20 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Wheatland-Grinnell is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.2 points over those games. As for Cheylin, their loss dropped their record down to 13-3.
Looking ahead, Wheatland-Grinnell will square off against Quinter at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Quinter is on a four-game streak of home wins, Wheatland-Grinnell a seven-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season)-- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court. As for Cheylin, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Cougars challenge the Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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