If Holyoke was feeling good fresh off their 60-40 takedown of Caliche last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The game between the Dragons and the Sedgwick County Cougars didn't end well, with the Dragons falling 60-41. The Dragons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.
When it comes to explaining why Holyoke lost on Friday, don't look at Colby Weber. Despite the final result, he posted 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Elbin Padilla, who scored four points and six steals.
Sedgwick County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tate Renquist, who shot 47% from the field to rack up 18 points and three steals. The last time Renquist's field goal percentage was this high was back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Joshua Palic, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten boards.
Holyoke dropped their record down to 7-11 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Sedgwick County, their record is now 6-11.
Looking ahead, Holyoke will look to defend their home court on Friday against Merino at 4:00 p.m. The Dragons' defense better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 50.5 points per game this season. As for Sedgwick County, they have already played their next contest, a 73-52 victory against Burlington on the 14th.
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