Red Cloud typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday Deshler proved too difficult a challenge. They secured a 41-36 W over the Warriors. The win was nothing new for the Dragons as they're now sitting on three straight.
Easton Nash
| 02/12/26 @ Red Cloud | 16 |
| 02/10/26 @ Nebraska Lutheran | 26 |
| 02/07/26 vs Silver Lake | 16 |
| 02/06/26 vs Red Cloud | 18 |
Deshler got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Easton Nash out in front who shot 53% from the field to rack up 16 points and three steals. Nash's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Kaden Kleen was another key player, going 5-for-9 on his way to 13 points.
Despite the loss, Red Cloud still got an impressive performance from Gage Ely, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds. Ely is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Connor Rust, who posted seven points and three steals.
Deshler's record is now 18-2. As for Red Cloud, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-5.
Deshler has already played their next game, a 74-36 win against Blue Hill on the 13th. As for Red Cloud, they will welcome Franklin on Friday.
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