Brant Wilson
| 01/09/26 vs Ellis | 26 |
| 01/06/26 vs Beloit | 5 |
| 12/19/25 vs Oakley | 17 |
| 12/16/25 @ Washington County | 18 |
| 12/12/25 vs Hill City | 5 |
| + 2 more games |
Smith Center won the last time they faced Ellis and Brant Wilson did his part to make sure it happened again. The Redmen snuck past the Railroaders with a 53-48 victory on Friday with plenty of help from Wilson, who dropped a double-double with 26 points and ten rebounds. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 16.1 points per game.
The team also got some help courtesy of Carson McKelvey, who posted ten points. He is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played.
Despite the loss, Ellis saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Trenton Schartz went 9-for-19 on his way to 28 points in addition to five boards and three steals. The Railroaders are 2-1 when Schartz posts 20 or more points, but 2-4 otherwise. Aiden Aschenbrenner was another key player, putting up five points and six assists.
Smith Center's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Ellis, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Smith Center has already played their next matchup, a 77-50 defeat against Phillipsburg on the 10th. As for Ellis, they will host LaCrosse at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Railroaders have a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with five straight losses, while the Leopards will come in with seven straight victories.
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