Deshler is 8-2 against Meridian since December of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Dragons will finish 2025 at home by hosting the Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Deshler's favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Meridian has been banged up by 11 consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
Deshler is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Pawnee City: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Dragons blew the Indians out of the water with a 63-16 final score. The Dragons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 26 points or more this season.

Easton Nash
| 12/05/25 @ Silver Lake | 32% |
| 12/09/25 @ Tri County | 33% |
| 12/19/25 vs Franklin | 33% |
| 12/04/25 @ Dorchester | 50% |
| 12/13/25 vs Southern | 56% |
Deshler had a senior duo take command as Easton Nash went 7-for-11 on his way to 19 points and three steals and Carson Sieber shot 67% from the field en route to 15 points and eight boards. Nash also set a new season-high mark in shooting accuracy with 64%. Kaden Kleen was another key player, going 5-for-7 to rack up 12 points.
Meanwhile, Meridian lost 59-36 to Diller-Odell on Monday.
Deshler's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Meridian, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Deshler came up short against Meridian in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 44-40. Will the Dragons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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