The Wheeler Bearcats will head out on the road to square off against the Knox Redskins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wheeler has now lost 14 straight, leaving the team is hunting for their first win since December 8.
Last Friday, Wheeler was beaten by Hebron 73-28. Wheeler was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-15.
Despite their loss, Wheeler saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Tyne Vettickal, who scored 11 points, was perhaps the best of all. Brady Rife was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
Wheeler struggled to work together and finished the game with only four assists. They are winless (0-3) when they just don't pass the ball.
Meanwhile, Knox came into Saturday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 52-33 win over Oregon-Davis on Saturday. The victory was just what Knox needed coming off of a 63-41 loss in their prior contest.
Wheeler's defeat was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Knox, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-11.
Wheeler was dealt a bruising 70-30 defeat at the hands of Knox when the teams last played back in February of 2023. Can Wheeler avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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