The Iola Mustangs will head out on the road to square off against the Central Heights Vikings at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Iola saw some tournament action on Tuesday. They took a 54-37 bruising from Osage City.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Nick Bauer, who posted eight points and five boards. Austin Crooks was another key player, putting up eight points and four steals.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Central Heights and Heritage Christian Academy meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Tuesday. The Vikings had to suffer through a 65-32 loss at the hands of the Chargers. The Vikings have struggled against the Chargers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Iola's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Central Heights, they now have a losing record of 0-1-1.
Iola skirted past Central Heights 64-61 in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Vikings' Ethan Rowan, who almost dropped a triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and nine blocks. Now that he won't be playing on Thursday, will it be easier for the Mustangs to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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