The Minden Whippets the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome the McCook Bison at 6:30 p.m. on January 18th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Nebraska (Minden is ranked 101st, while McCook is ranked 81st).
Minden posted their closest victory yet this season on Tuesday. They skirted past St. Paul 43-41.
Minden's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brycen Schwenka, who scored 15 points. Jake Ryan was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Meanwhile, McCook's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They lost to Lexington on the road by a decisive 49-35 margin. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points McCook has scored all season.
Minden now has a winning record of 6-5. As for McCook, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-6.
Minden ended up a good deal behind McCook in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, losing 63-45. Will Minden have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
