Walthill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Hartington-Newcastle Wildcats, falling 57-25. The matchup marked the Blujays' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Among those leading the charge was Brayden Lammers, who went 6 for 8 on his way to 12 points and six rebounds. Carter Kelly was another key player, putting up six points and ten boards.
Walthill's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Hartington-Newcastle, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Walthill will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Omaha Christian Academy on January 3, 2025. As for Hartington-Newcastle, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against West Holt at 7:00 p.m. West Holt will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Hartington-Newcastle surely won't give up without a fight.
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