Morrill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Mitchell Tigers and fell 70-5. The matchup marked the Lions' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Patrick Owens was Morrill's leading scorer, having posted three points. Jackson Adkins held things down on the boards with four rebounds.
Morrill's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Mitchell, they moved to 2-5 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Looking ahead, after both having extra time off, Morrill and Banner County will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another on January 6, 2026. The Lions will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 57.2 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. Mitchell and South Platte will compete for holiday cheer at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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