Haxtun unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell  51-44 to the Fleming Wildcats on Friday. The Fightin' Bulldogs' defeat continues a  trend for the  team, making it eight in a row dating back to last season.
 Despite the  loss, Haxtun had strong showings from  Bobbi Starkebaum, who  dropped  a double-double on 18 points and 15  rebounds, and  Leah Edwards, who  had six points along with five  steals. What's more,  Starkebaum also racked up seven  offensive rebounds, the most she's  had since back in December of 2023.  Jayleigh Bullard was another key player,  posting seven points in addition to six  rebounds.
 Even though they lost, Haxtun  smashed the offensive glass and  finished the game with 14  offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now  pulled down at least eight  offensive rebounds in 21 consecutive  matchups  dating back to last season.
 Haxtun will take on Perkins County at 4:00  p.m.  on Tuesday. As for Fleming, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next  contest,  a  39-36  win against Sedgwick County on the 7th.
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