The Wausa Vikings's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their sixth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 46-26 defeat at the hands of Hartington-Newcastle. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Wausa has scored all season.
Wausa's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Olivia Barta, who scored five points along with six steals, and Hadley Vanness who scored six points.
Wausa dropped their record down to 2-13 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 27.3 points per game. As for Hartington-Newcastle, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wausa won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on January 31st. Winside has now lost 12 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 12. As for Hartington-Newcastle, they will be playing in front of their home fans against the Indians at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Nebraska (Ponca is ranked 169th, while the Wildcats are ranked 159th).
