Wauneta-Palisade fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Bertrand on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Bertrand Vikings by a score of 51-49. While the Broncos didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Vikings 12-8 in the first quarter.
| 01/03/25 @ Bertrand | 21 |
| 12/20/24 @ South Platte | 17 |
| 12/17/24 @ Dundy County-Stratton | 8 |
| 12/13/24 vs Arapahoe | 4 |
| 12/14/24 vs Medicine Valley | 3 |
Despite the loss, Wauneta-Palisade saw an underclassman step up: freshman Mesa Cox dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Cox has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamryn Fanning, who posted 11 points and eight boards.
Even though they lost, Wauneta-Palisade smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in nine consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Among those leading the charge was Addison Andersen, who had 15 points along with seven boards and six steals. She has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 14 times she's played. Brooklyn Evans was another key player, putting up nine points.
Wauneta-Palisade's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Bertrand, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wauneta-Palisade will face off against Cheylin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bertrand, they will square off against Wilcox-Hildreth at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Wilcox-Hildreth's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Bertrand has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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