Niobrara/Verdigre was the 57-39 winner over West Holt when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars took a 48-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of the West Holt Huskies on Tuesday.
When it comes to explaining why Niobrara/Verdigre lost, don't look at Delani Runnels. Despite the final result, she went 6-for-14 en route to 23 points.
Niobrara/Verdigre's loss dropped their record down to 14-7. As for West Holt, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Niobrara/Verdigre will venture away from home to square off against Boyd County at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Niobrara/Verdigre is facing Boyd County at the right time seeing as Boyd County is stuck on a 19-game losing streak. As for West Holt, they will head out on the road to face off against St. Mary's at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. St. Mary's will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something West Holt surely won't give up without a fight.
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