The Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots will head out on the road to face off against the Wessington Springs Spartans at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Last Tuesday, Hitchcock-Tulare was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 44-40 to Highmore/Harrold.

Katelyn Schroeder
02/11/25 @ Highmore/Harrold | 8 |
02/07/25 vs Sunshine Bible Academy | 6 |
02/04/25 @ James Valley Christian | 3 |
Despite the loss, Hitchcock-Tulare got top-tier performance from Katelyn Schroeder, who posted 20 points and eight steals. Schroeder is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Rebecca Huizenga, who put up four points and five boards.
Meanwhile, Wessington Springs didn't have too much trouble with Platte/Geddes on Tuesday as they won 44-27.
Hitchcock-Tulare's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Wessington Springs, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 7-10.
Hitchcock-Tulare and Wessington Springs were neck-and-neck in their previous meeting back in January, but Hitchcock-Tulare came up empty-handed after a 46-45 loss. Can Hitchcock-Tulare avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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