Stanton dropped to 13-5 on Thursday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They were dealt a 62-32 defeat at the hands of the Bloomfield Bees. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bees apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2025.
Bridget Marotz
| 01/29/26 vs Bloomfield | 4 |
| 01/24/26 vs Lyons-Decatur Northeast | 5 |
| 01/20/26 @ Madison | 3 |
Despite the defeat, Stanton saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Bridget Marotz posted ten points in addition to five rebounds and four steals. Marotz is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Hayden Dixon was another key player, putting up seven points and six boards.
As for Bloomfield, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 17-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 64.5 points this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Bloomfield to victory, but perhaps none more so than Kennedy Mlady, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten rebounds. Harley Schmeckpeper also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Looking ahead, Stanton won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Lyons-Decatur Northeast at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bloomfield, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Neligh-Oakdale at 6:15 p.m. on February 10.
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