Osmond/Randolph is 0-3 against Hartington-Newcastle since January of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Osmond/Randolph Hawks will look to defend their home court against the Hartington-Newcastle Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Nebraska (Osmond/Randolph is ranked 228th, while Hartington-Newcastle is ranked 203rd).
Osmond/Randolph won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They suffered a tough 51-30 loss at the hands of Stuart. Osmond/Randolph has struggled against Stuart recently, as their contest on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Ryan Engel, who scored two points along with three steals and two blocks. It was the first time this season that he posted two or more blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Xander Brown, who scored five points along with five steals.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Hartington-Newcastle ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Laurel-Concord-Coleridge and snuck past 52-50.
Osmond/Randolph has not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season. As for Hartington-Newcastle, their win bumped their record up to 8-11.
Osmond/Randolph came up short against Hartington-Newcastle when the teams last played two weeks ago, falling 51-39. Will Osmond/Randolph have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
