The Haxtun Fightin' Bulldogs were not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were dealt a 66-26 defeat at the hands of Merino. While losing is never fun, Haxtun can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 234th, while Merino is ranked eighth).
Cassidy Goddard was Haxtun's leading scorer, having posted eight points. Goddard also led the team in rebounds with seven.
Kelsie Hadeen took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with three assists.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Merino to victory, but perhaps none more so than Brooklyn Sutter, who scored 12 points along with five assists and three steals. Sutter hasn't dropped below three steals for three straight games. Kya Piel was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with six assists.
Haxtun's defeat dropped their record down to 2-17. As for Merino, the win for they keeps them at an undefeated 19-0.
Haxtun will square off against Merino at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Merino is coming into the contest with 13 straight wins on the road, so Haxtun will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Merino, they will face off against Haxtun at 5:30 p.m. Merino is coming into the matchup with 13 straight wins on the road, so Haxtun will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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