It was a proper cat-fight when Chadron challenged Douglas on Tuesday. The Chadron Cardinals were outmatched by the Douglas Bearcats and fell 74-17. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 171st in Nebraska, while the Bearcats are ranked first in Wyoming).
Gracie Calkins was Chadron's leading scorer, having posted four points. Calkins also led the team in assists with two. Sophie Watson held things down on the boards with seven rebounds.
Lauren Olsen was her usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double with 26 points and nine steals for Douglas. The matchup was Olsen's 35th in a row with at least 15 points. Jaden Meyer was another key player, going 6-for-11 on her way to 14 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals.
Chadron has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season. As for Douglas, their victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chadron will host Sidney on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Sidney has five straight wins, Chadron has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the court. As for Douglas, they will be playing at home against Torrington at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Douglas' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last eight games.
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