There's no place like home for Hill City, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against the Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarchs on Friday by a score of 51-41 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). This was payback for the Ringnecks, who suffered a 62-56 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Hill City to victory, but perhaps none more so than Carson Keith, who posted 15 points and five steals. That's the most steals Keith has posted since back in January. Another player making a difference was Vincent Zohner, who went 6 of 9 en route to 18 points and seven rebounds.
Ringnecks
| 12/13/24 vs Thomas More Prep-Marian | 51-41 |
| 02/27/24 vs Trego | 70-62 |
| 02/20/24 vs Norton | 66-60 |
| 02/12/24 vs Thunder Ridge | 67-35 |
| 02/06/24 vs Golden Plains | 69-28 |
| + 7 more games |
Hill City pushed their record up to 1-1 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.1 points per game. As for Thomas More Prep-Marian, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hill City will venture away from home to square off against Decatur Community at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Thomas More Prep-Marian, they will head out to challenge Hoxie at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Thomas More Prep-Marian has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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