Scottsbluff had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the South Sioux City Cardinals 80-59 on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Bearcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Scottsbluff was led to victory by Rylee Meininger and Nate Kelley. Meininger went 10-for-16 en route to 24 points and eight steals, while Kelley shot 71% from the field on his way to 17 points and six assists. Caleb Burda was another key player, putting up eight points and five rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why South Sioux City lost, don't look at Ahmed Mohamed. Despite the final result, he went 10-for-16 to rack up 21 points and seven boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamison Housman, who posted 19 points and six rebounds.
Scottsbluff didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 73-43 win against Norfolk on the 6th. As for South Sioux City, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 54-45 defeat against North Platte on the 6th.
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