Maxwell lost to Arapahoe back in January of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Maxwell Wildcats walked away with a 59-49 victory over the Arapahoe Warriors. The Wildcats didn't have much to brag about two games back, but this win makes it their second in a row.
Maxwell got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Cole Huffman out in front who went 10 of 23 on his way to 27 points along with five rebounds and four steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Huffman has scored at least a third of Maxwell's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jesse Reyes, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds.
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| 01/07/25 vs Arapahoe | 12 |
| 12/27/24 vs Sandhills Valley | 9 |
| 12/28/24 vs Brady | 8 |
| 12/12/24 vs St. Patrick's | 7 |
Maxwell smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Arapahoe lost, don't look at Eli Shafer. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 14 points and 15 rebounds. What's more, Shafer also racked up two blocks, the most he's had since back in January of 2024. Hayden Sich was another key player, going 5 of 6 on his way to 10 points.
Maxwell's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Arapahoe, they dropped their record down to 1-10 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Maxwell Wildcats face off against the Hershey Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Maxwell is facing Hershey at the right time seeing as Hershey is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Arapahoe, they will square off against Medicine Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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