Sutherland lost to Maxwell two weeks ago and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Sailors took a 48-34 bruising from the Wildcats.
Mason Mortimer
| 02/10/26 vs Maxwell | 5 |
| 02/06/26 vs Wauneta-Palisade | 4 |
| 02/03/26 @ Garden County | 4 |
| 01/17/26 vs Hitchcock County | 2 |
| 01/16/26 vs Cambridge | 2 |
| 01/13/26 @ Arthur County | 5 |
When it comes to explaining why Sutherland lost, don't look at Mason Mortimer. Despite the final result, he posted eight points and five steals. Mortimer is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last six games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Teagan Fitzpatrick, who earned three points and five rebounds.
Leading Maxwell to victory were Jesse Reyes and Owen Pagel. Reyes scored ten points and six boards, while Pagel shot 55% from the field on his way to 14 points and five rebounds. What's more, Pagel also posted a 67% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in January of 2025. Cannon Kleewein also deserves some recognition as he pulled down his first rebound of the season.
Sutherland has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for Maxwell, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-15.
Sutherland has already played their next contest, a 67-30 loss against Paxton on the 12th. As for Maxwell, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 68-59 defeat against Medicine Valley on the 12th.
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