Having just played yesterday, the Wayne Blue Devils will jump right back in to play the Boone Central Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Friday, Wayne needed a bit of extra time to put away Cedar Catholic. They managed a 55-49 win over the Trojans. The victory was nothing new for the Blue Devils as they're now sitting on five straight.
Wayne's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Colson Nelsen, who posted 16 points and three steals. What's more, Nelsen also posted a 60% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's posted since back in December of 2023. Kaden Keller was another key player, putting up 14 points and eight boards.
Meanwhile, Boone Central had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 21 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They strolled past the Indians with points to spare, taking the game 63-44.
Wayne's record now sits at 18-2. As for Boone Central, their record now sits at 12-7.
Everything came up roses for Wayne against Boone Central in their previous matchup back in January, as the squad secured a 74-39 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wayne since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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