If Anselmo-Merna was feeling good fresh off their 53-8 takedown of South Loup last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Anselmo-Merna Coyotes fell 38-27 to the Ansley/Litchfield Spartans on Friday. The Coyotes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Several Coyotes players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kayley Klein, who posted four points and ten boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Haylea Miller, who put up five points.
Even though they lost, Anselmo-Merna smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Ansley/Litchfield's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Caydence Feldman led the charge by putting up nine points along with six assists and four steals. Feldman is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last seven games she's played. Kerry M Ryan was another key player, going 6-for-10 en route to 12 points in addition to six rebounds and five blocks.
Anselmo-Merna's record now sits at 17-5. As for Ansley/Litchfield, their record now sits at 8-14.
Anselmo-Merna does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ansley/Litchfield, they will face off against Pleasanton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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