Giltner was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by the Deshler Dragons and fell 65-16. The Hornets lost against the Dragons in their previous head to head back in February of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 41-39 score last time.
Brody Rudy was Giltner's leading scorer, having posted nine points.
Deshler's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Easton Nash, who went 9 of 16 on his way to 20 points and three steals. Nash is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last nine games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaden Kleen, who went 5 for 7 en route to 13 points along with five assists and four steals.
Giltner's defeat dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Deshler, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Giltner will host Silver Lake at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Silver Lake will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Giltner surely won't give up without a fight. As for Deshler, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Red Cloud at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Deshler has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
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