The Warsaw Wildcats's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their 12th straight loss. The contest between Warsaw and Stoutland wasn't particularly close, with Warsaw falling 80-61. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Warsaw's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Logan Gemes, who scored 19 points. Noah Siebert was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Warsaw smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Warsaw dropped their record down to 2-14 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Stoutland, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-7.
Warsaw will square off against Climax Springs at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Climax Springs and Warsaw are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads. As for Stoutland, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Skyline at 6:00 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Missouri (Skyline is ranked 339th, while Stoutland is ranked 327th).
