Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Sterling). They strolled past the Classical Saints with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 61-43. The win was all the more spectacular given the Black Bears' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 284th, while the Saints are ranked 118th).
Several Saints players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Maggie Neill, who posted seven points in addition to 11 rebounds and three steals. Neill is becoming a predictor of Classical's success: when she posts at least ten boards the team is 8-2 (and 1-4 when she doesn't). Another player making a difference was Addison Yost, who scored 15 points.
Black Bears
| 02/04/25 @ Classical | 61-43 |
| 01/24/25 vs Smoky Valley | 27-33 |
| 01/23/25 vs Lyons | 49-26 |
| 01/21/25 vs Southeast of Saline | 17-53 |
| 01/17/25 vs Bennington | 43-49 |
Sterling's victory ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-11. As for Classical, their record is now 9-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sterling will face off against Berean Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Classical, they will take on Ell-Saline at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Ell-Saline: they have been struggling with seven straight losses at home, while Classical has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.
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