Two dominant guards in Teelan Kjerstad and Kole Hermann are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Wall Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Kadoka Kougars at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Wall's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 16 games.
Last Friday, Wall blew past Belle Fourche, posting an 85-46 victory. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Kadoka hadn't done well against Lyman recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Kadoka walked away with a 67-54 win over Lyman. The victory continues a trend for the Kougars in their matchups with the Raiders: they've now won three in a row.
Kadoka's win came from a few key players Wall will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Gus Stout, who went 8-for-18 en route to 18 points and eight boards. Hermann was another key player, putting up 16 points.
Kadoka's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-7. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.0 points over those games. As for Wall, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Wall beat Kadoka 71-60 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Kadoka's Garrett Hermann, who went 11-for-14 on his way to 29 points and eight rebounds. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Wall still be able to contain Hermann? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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