Brush lost to Liberty Common back in February of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Beetdiggers took a 52-40 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles.
Despite the defeat, Brush saw an underclassman step up: freshman Donovan Bauer-Reeves posted 17 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals. That was a full 42.5% of the Beetdiggers' points, marking the third time in a row Bauer-Reeves has earned more than a third of the team's points. Thatcher Queen was another key player, putting up five points along with seven boards and three steals.
Liberty Common had a senior duo take command as Caiden Castillo went 5-for-9 to rack up 16 points and five steals and David Hutchins shot 64% from the field en route to 14 points and seven rebounds. Castillo is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Grayson Clay, who put up nine points and eight boards.
Brush has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season. As for Liberty Common, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-5.
Brush has already played their next contest, a 54-50 loss against Platte Valley on the 13th. As for Liberty Common, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 70-43 win against Wellington on the 12th.
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