East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] was the 51-48 winner over Rock Port when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] took a 57-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rock Port Blue Jays on Friday. While losing is never fun, East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 313th, while Rock Port is ranked 151st).
Lizzie Schlueter
| 02/14/25 @ Rock Port | 16 |
| 02/13/25 vs Albany | 23 |
| 02/11/25 vs DeKalb | 27 |
| 02/07/25 vs Northeast Nodaway | 24 |
| 02/06/25 vs Sidney | 21 |
| + 6 more games |
East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax]'s loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lizzie Schlueter, who posted 16 points along with seven boards and four blocks. The match was Schlueter's 11th in a row with at least 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Rainy Nordhausen, who scored 11 points and eight rebounds.
Even though they lost, East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 15 consecutive games.
Addy Maifeld had an outrageously good game for Rock Port as she on her way to 21 points in addition to six boards and five steals. That's the most points Maifeld has posted since back in December of 2024. Audrie Meyerkorth was another key player, en route to 19 points.
East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-12 record this season. The victory (which was Rock Port's third in a row) raised their record to 21-4.
Coincidentally, East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] and Rock Port will both be playing North Andrew the next time they take the court. Rock Port will head out to face North Andrew at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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