The Maxwell Wildcats will square off against the Morrill Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Maxwell has given up an average of 55 points per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Thursday, Maxwell came up short against Medicine Valley and fell 68-59. The Wildcats have struggled against the Raiders recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Maxwell had strong showings from Owen Pagel, who almost dropped a double-double with 18 points and nine boards, and Jesse Reyes, who shot 47% from the field en route to 23 points and five rebounds. Pagel continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Jagger Kleewein was another key player, putting up eight points.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Morrill challenged Banner County on Friday. The Lions were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 48-47 to the Wildcats.
Maxwell's loss dropped their record down to 7-16. As for Morrill, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-19.
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