Arapahoe extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 26 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-21. They were dealt a 73-29 loss at the hands of the Bertrand Vikings. The Warriors were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 45-16.

Hayden Sich
| 02/13/26 vs Bertrand | 2 |
| 02/10/26 vs Cambridge | 3 |
| 02/07/26 @ Hitchcock County | 2 |
| 02/06/26 vs Brady | 3 |
| 01/27/26 vs Medicine Valley | 3 |
Arapahoe's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hayden Sich, who posted 14 points and five rebounds. Sich has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times he's played.
As for Bertrand, their win was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-4. The road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.3 points over those games.
Bertrand had a senior duo take command as Thunder Nelson went 13-for-23 to rack up 31 points in addition to eight steals and six assists and Scottie Bieker dropped a double-double with 27 points and ten boards. Another player making a difference was Hunter Nelson, who earned seven points along with nine rebounds and three blocks.
Looking ahead, Arapahoe will head out to square off against Alma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' defense better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 60.8 points per game this season. As for Bertrand, they have already played their next game, a 67-54 win against Kenesaw on the 14th.
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