Smithville lost against Houlka back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Smithville Seminoles took a blow against the Houlka Wildcats, falling 71-44. The Seminoles' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row.
Houlka got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ryder Wilson out in front who went 5 of 7 en route to 18 points and four steals. The dominant performance gave Wilson a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Collin Griggs, who went 6 for 9 on his way to 16 points and three steals.
Smithville's record is now 3-14. As for Houlka, they pushed their record up to 15-7 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Smithville will square off against Tremont at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Smithville is facing Tremont at the right time seeing as Tremont is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Houlka, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Houlka Wildcats challenge the Jumpertown Cardinals at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jumpertown has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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