Crofton hasn't had much luck against Ponca recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Crofton Warriors will look to defend their home court against the Ponca Indians at 7:00 p.m.
Crofton is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They had to suffer through a 65-30 loss at the hands of O'Neill. The Warriors were down 47-18 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Crofton's loss came about despite a quality game from Trevor Allen, who posted 16 points. Another player making a difference was Blayke Skillings, who scored five points.
Meanwhile, Ponca entered their tilt with Battle Creek on Saturday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They strolled past the Braves with points to spare, taking the game 63-47. Given the Indians' advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 48th, while the Braves are ranked 149th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ponca's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.3 points per game. As for Crofton, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Things could have been worse for Crofton, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 52-33 loss to Ponca in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will Crofton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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