South Platte hadn't done well against Garden County recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The South Platte Blue Knights secured a 42-37 W over the Garden County Eagles. This was a revenge game for the Blue Knights: when they faced off against the Eagles last Saturday, they had to take a 62-45 loss.
South Platte's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Quinten Koenen, who posted 12 points along with five rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Nathan Jacobs, who scored eight points and six boards.
Garden County's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kole Fornander, who went 6 for 14 en route to 14 points and three steals. Blake Dean was another key player, putting up 11 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Blue Knights
| 01/30/25 @ Garden County | 42-37 |
| 01/17/25 @ Banner County | 60-30 |
| 01/11/25 @ Potter-Dix | 53-34 |
| 01/10/25 @ Fleming | 56-54 |
South Platte's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-7. As for Garden County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-6.
South Platte has already played their next contest, a 59-55 loss against Hemingford on the 31st. As for Garden County, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 45-44 defeat against Creek Valley on the 31st.
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