Vikings
| 01/31/25 @ Elkhorn North | 54-38 |
| 01/24/25 vs Standing Bear | 53-43 |
| 01/23/25 @ Wahoo | 35-33 |
| 01/18/25 @ Seward | 47-33 |
| 01/16/25 vs Bennington | 52-48 |
| + 4 more games |
Waverly came tearing into Friday's game with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18.1 points) and they left with even more momentum. They strolled past Elkhorn North with points to spare, taking the game 54-38. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 11th, while Elkhorn North are ranked 69th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Elkhorn North's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mallory Hansen, who posted eight points. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Lake, who put up 11 points and four steals.
Waverly's victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.6 points over those games. As for Elkhorn North, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Waverly didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 45-43 defeat against Gretna East on the 4th. As for Elkhorn North, they have also already played their next matchup, a 69-35 win against South Sioux City on the 4th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
