Superior had lost 21 straight headed into Friday's contest, but Declan Miller didn't let it get to 22. The Superior Wildcats came out on top against the Meridian Mustangs by a score of 49-36 on Friday thanks in part to Miller, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten boards. Those ten rebounds gave him a new career-high.
Colten Butler was another key player, putting up nine points and six steals. He has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 13 times he's played.
Wildcats
| 12/20/24 @ Meridian | 49-36 |
| 12/17/24 vs Blue Hill | 40-64 |
| 12/14/24 vs Wilber-Clatonia | 36-58 |
| 12/10/24 @ Fairbury | 48-51 |
| 02/19/24 vs Heartland | 46-51 |
Superior's victory ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3. As for Meridian, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Superior wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 57-43 defeat against Centennial on the 21st. As for Meridian, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Hampton at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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