The Plevna Cougars had to kick off their season on the road on Saturday, but they showed no ill effects. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Reed Point/Rapelje 62-34 on the road.
Despite the loss, Reed Point/Rapelje saw an underclassman step up: Maxwell Hanes scored 9 points along with 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. Hanes is absolutely dominating the rebound category: he's posted at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Ben Broyles was another key contributor, scoring 6 points along with 10 rebounds.
Plevna's win bumped their record up to 1-0. As for Reed Point/Rapelje, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Plevna will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Powder River County at 7:00 p.m. on January 19, 2024. As for Reed Point/Rapelje, they will head out on the road to face off against Broadview/Lavina at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
