Chanute and Ottawa squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Chanute had to settle for second. They took a hard 55-41 fall against the Cyclones. While losing is never fun, the Blue Comets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 167th, while the Cyclones are ranked 50th).
Ottawa was led to victory by Natalie Price and Dylan Nichols. Price went 6-for-12 on her way to 17 points, while Nichols shot 62% from the field en route to 17 points and six rebounds. Those 17 points gave Nichols a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ainsly Michel, who posted six points and six boards.
Chanute dropped their record down to 13-10 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Ottawa, their record now sits at 17-7.
Chanute does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ottawa, they are taking a road trip to square off against Eudora at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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