Amherst posted their biggest win since February 16, 2024 on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons 62-30. With the Broncos ahead 37-14 at the half, the match was all but over already.
It was another big night for Gavin Davis, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten boards. Another player making a difference was Carson Riessland, who posted 13 points and seven rebounds.
Broncos
| 01/05/24 vs Overton | 18 |
| 01/25/25 vs Wilcox-Hildreth | 17 |
| 01/23/24 @ Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] | 16 |
| 12/30/23 vs York | 15 |
| 01/20/24 @ Wilcox-Hildreth | 14 |
Amherst smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Despite the loss, Wilcox-Hildreth saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kaleb Johnson put up eight points and six boards.
The victory made it two in a row for Amherst and bumps their season record up to 12-4. As for Wilcox-Hildreth, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-14 record this season.
It'll be an old-fashioned rodeo when the Amherst Broncos face off against the Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Mustangs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wilcox-Hildreth, they will venture away from home to face off against Silver Lake at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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