Chase was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Western Plains Bobcats and fell 45-12. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Kats of the 47-15 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Chase lost, don't look at Layton Winkelman. Despite the final result, he posted two points and ten boards. Winkelman is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down ten or more in each of the last three games he's played.

Kats
02/21/25 vs Western Plains | 13 |
12/13/24 vs Natoma | 12 |
02/17/25 vs Pawnee Heights | 11 |
01/23/24 @ Natoma | 11 |
12/10/24 @ Tescott | 10 |
Even though they lost, Chase smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since the start of last season.
Chase's defeat dropped their record down to 1-19. As for Western Plains, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-5-1.
Chase has already played their next matchup, a 63-30 loss against Cheylin on the 25th. As for Western Plains, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 63-22 victory against Triplains/Brewster on the 25th.
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