Basketball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Ponca

Indians

Previous 3 Games

01/03/26 vs Battle Creek	43-37
12/30/25 @ Wisner-Pilger	36-35
12/29/25 vs Santee	61-39

Ponca entered their tilt with Battle Creek on Saturday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came within six points of losing the streak, but they secured a 43-37 W against the Braves. This was payback for the Indians, who suffered a 66-26 loss the last time these two teams met.

Ponca's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elsie Keller led the charge by putting up 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Laken Pfister, who posted 11 points and five boards.

Despite the loss, Battle Creek still got an impressive performance from Kinnley Wehrle, who shot 63% from the field on her way to 14 points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jaidyn Smutny, who earned nine points and three steals.

Ponca's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Battle Creek, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-5.

Coincidentally, Ponca and Battle Creek will both be playing Crofton the next time they take the court. The Indians will host the Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Braves will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.