The Chouteau-Mazie Wildcats's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their fifth straight loss. They took a serious blow against Riverfield Country Day, falling 65-32. While losing is never fun, Chouteau-Mazie can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma basketball rankings (they are ranked 400th, while Riverfield Country Day is ranked 141st).
Riverfield Country Day got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Max Harper out in front who scored 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Braedon Clinton, who scored 15 points along with six assists and six rebounds.
Chouteau-Mazie has been struggling recently, as they've lost ten of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season. As for Riverfield Country Day, their win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chouteau-Mazie won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Summit Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on January 26th. Summit Christian Academy is coming into the contest hot, having won their last seven games. As for Riverfield Country Day, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Regent Prep at 7:30 p.m. on January 26th. Regent Prep is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
