It was a proper cat-fight when Nickerson challenged Haven on Tuesday. The Panthers might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Wildcats an easy 83-63 win. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 62-34 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.
Haven's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brogan Wray led the charge by going 5-for-11 en route to 14 points along with five assists and five boards. Wray also grabbed five steals, which is notable because the Wildcats are 2-1 when he posts at least three steals, but 0-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Jace Martin, who shot 75% from the field to rack up 13 points and five rebounds.
Nickerson's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Haven, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Nickerson has already played their next contest, a 58-26 defeat against Trinity Academy on the 19th. As for Haven, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 51-37 win against Belle Plaine on the 19th.
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