Deshler was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 52-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Kenesaw Blue Devils. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Devils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 51-39 last Thursday.
When it comes to explaining why Deshler lost, don't look at Molley Drohman. Despite the final result, she shot 43% from the field on her way to 16 points. Lainey Vieselmeyer was another key player, putting up four points and seven boards.
Kenesaw's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sophia Schukei, who went 8-for-17 en route to 19 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Schukei has scored at least a third of the Blue Devils' points. Another player making a difference was Maggie Uden, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 12 boards.
Deshler's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Kenesaw, their record now sits at 11-8.
Coming up, Deshler is taking a road trip to face off against Nebraska Lutheran at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Kenesaw, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Red Cloud at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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