Chase extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-8. They were dealt a 66-37 loss at the hands of the Macksville Mustangs. The Kats lost against the Mustangs in their previous head to head back in January of 2025, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 97-24 score last time.
Despite the defeat, Chase had strong showings from Malik Carson, who dropped a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Leland Rice, who posted eight points and six boards. That was a full 62.2% of the Kats' points, marking the third time in a row Carson has had more than a third of the team's points.
As for Macksville, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-8. They not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since January 17, 2025 (when they won 69-40).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Macksville to victory, but perhaps none more so than Carlos Ibarra, who put up 17 points and seven rebounds. Nolan Adams was another key player, going 5-for-9 en route to 12 points and six boards.
Chase wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 62-30 loss against Tescott on the 15th. As for Macksville, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 69-31 defeat against Ellinwood on the 16th.
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