Stanton dropped to 4-2 on Saturday, ending the team's seven-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Pender Pendragons 63-34. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 93rd, while the Pendragons are ranked ninth).
Several Mustangs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Harrison Blum, who posted eight points. Peyton Dixon was another key player, putting up six points.
As for Pender, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 29 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Madalyn Dolliver, who shot 57% from beyond the arc en route to 26 points and five assists. Thanks to that strong game, she now owns an excellent 46.3% shooting accuracy. Another player making a difference was Hadley Walsh, who went 7-for-14 to rack up 16 points along with eight assists and eight boards.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stanton will be home for the holidays to greet Wisner-Pilger at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Pender will take on Bancroft-Rosalie in a holiday battle at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pendragons will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least 55 points in their last four matchups.
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