Maconaquah lost against Wabash back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The contest between the Maconaquah Braves and the Wabash Apaches didn't end well, with the Maconaquah Braves falling 56-38. The Braves have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
| 01/11/25 @ Wabash | 7 |
| 11/06/24 vs Marion | 6 |
| 11/09/24 @ Tipton | 5 |
| 11/16/24 vs Manchester | 5 |
| 11/23/24 @ Rochester | 5 |
Despite the defeat, Maconaquah saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Delaney Betzner went 6 for 13 on her way to 17 points and seven rebounds. The dominant performance gave Betzner a new career-high in rebounds. Ireland Kile was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Even though they lost, Maconaquah smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Wabash got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kaitlynn Honeycutt out in front who went 5 of 8 on her way to 16 points along with six boards and four steals. The game was Honeycutt's fifth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Anna Daughtry, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine steals.
Maconaquah's loss dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Wabash, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maconaquah will take on Pioneer at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pioneer will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Maconaquah surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wabash, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Eastbrook at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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