Chambers/Wheeler Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 62-57 heartbreaker at the hands of the Axtell Wildcats.
Chambers/Wheeler Central's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elijah Heinz, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 12 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Jesse, who posted 15 points and six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Chambers/Wheeler Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Axtell only pulled down eight offensive rebounds.
Axtell's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brandt Modlin, who went 7 of 9 on his way to 15 points and eight rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Bergstrom, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 13 points along with eight assists and six boards.
Chambers/Wheeler Central's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Axtell, they pushed their record up to 4-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Chambers/Wheeler Central didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 51-29 win against Heartland Lutheran on the 28th. As for Axtell, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 60-43 defeat against Dundy County-Stratton on the 28th.
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