The Scotland/Menno Trappers just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Alcester-Hudson Cubs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Scotland/Menno is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Andes Central/Dakota Christian 67-65. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Trappers as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Scotland/Menno's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ashton Dennis, who went 5 of 12 on his way to 18 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Izayah Ulmer, who went 7 for 9 en route to 16 points and four steals.
Meanwhile, Alcester-Hudson beat Akron-Westfield 66-58 on Thursday. Given the Cubs' advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 97th in South Dakota, while the Westerners are ranked 271st in Iowa), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Scotland/Menno's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-6. As for Alcester-Hudson, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.
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