Fort Calhoun was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 63-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the West Point-Beemer Cadets. The Pioneers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cadets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Leading West Point-Beemer to victory were Peyton Penrose and Hunter Swanson. Penrose went 8 for 14 from beyond the arc on his way to 24 points and eight rebounds, while Swanson posted 16 points in addition to seven assists and six boards. Those 24 points gave Penrose a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Blaize Brockmann, who had seven points.
Fort Calhoun's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for West Point-Beemer, their record is now 8-3.
Fort Calhoun will head out to challenge Logan View/Scribner-Snyder at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for West Point-Beemer, they will welcome Lyons-Decatur Northeast at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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