Anselmo-Merna was the 47-32 winner over Mullen when they last played one another back in December of 2025, but their luck changed this time around. The Coyotes were just a bucket shy of victory on Saturday and fell 43-42 to the Broncos. The Coyotes have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Dane Duryea
| 01/31/26 vs Mullen | 11 |
| 01/29/26 vs Twin Loup | 12 |
| 01/20/26 @ Sumner-Eddyville-Miller | 14 |
| 01/15/26 vs Sandhills/Thedford | 22 |
| 01/06/26 vs Stuart | 10 |
| 01/03/26 vs Hitchcock County | 9 |
When it comes to explaining why Anselmo-Merna lost, don't look at Dane Duryea. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 17 points and 11 boards. Duryea is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down nine or more in each of the last six games he's played. Caenyn Priest was another key player, putting up six points and six boards.
Mullen's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jacob Walker, who posted 14 points. Nicholas Gonzalez also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Anselmo-Merna's defeat dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Mullen, their record now sits at 8-6.
Anselmo-Merna didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 63-27 loss against Twin Loup on the 5th. As for Mullen, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 78-28 defeat against Valentine on the 3rd.
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