The Amherst Broncos will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on South Loup at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Amherst will be strutting in after a win while South Loup will be coming in after a loss.
Amherst is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Ravenna. The Broncos took down the Bluejays 49-31 on Thursday. The Broncos haven't had any issues with the Bluejays recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Amherst's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Libby Mitchell led the charge by putting up 13 points. Another player making a difference was Addy Simmons, who posted 13 points.
Meanwhile, South Loup unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of Twin Loup by a score of 35-33 on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it six in a row.
Everything came up roses for Amherst against South Loup when the teams last played back in December of 2024, as the team secured a 57-15 win. In that game, the Broncos amassed a halftime lead of 41-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Saturday.
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