The Holton Wildcats will take on the Nemaha Central Thunder at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Holton is likely headed into the game with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Sabetha on Tuesday. Holton lost to Sabetha on the road by a 53-37 margin.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Korben Fox, who posted 14 points and three steals. He also put up a block, which washis first of the season. Brayden Peek was another key player, putting up seven points and nine boards.
Meanwhile, Nemaha Central put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed by Royal Valley to the tune of 65-35. The Thunder have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matches by 24 points or more this season.
Nemaha Central's victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.1 points per game. As for Holton, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Holton ended up a good deal behind Nemaha Central when the teams last played back in December of 2024, losing 54-37. Can Holton avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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