Maize South lost against Derby back in December of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Maize South Mavericks fell 80-67 to the Derby Panthers. While losing is never fun, the Mavericks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 99th, while the Panthers are ranked ninth).
Derby found their leader in sophomore Avant Riley, who went 10-for-14 en route to 25 points in addition to five assists and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Riley has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Jack Ulwelling, who posted 20 points.
Maize South's loss dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Derby, their victory was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-1.
Looking ahead, Maize South will face off against Haysville Campus at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Maize South knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Haysville Campus likes a good challenge. As for Derby, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers challenge the Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Derby is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 67.2 points per game this season.
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