Kit Carson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They took a hard 42-27 fall against the Genoa-Hugo/Karval Pirates. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Despite the loss, Kit Carson saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Avery Johnson posted 11 points and three steals. What's more, Johnson also posted a 67% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in January of 2024.
Genoa-Hugo/Karval's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Amy James, who had ten points in addition to seven boards and five steals. James continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jayli Lockhart, who scored eight points and five assists.
Kit Carson's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Genoa-Hugo/Karval, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-10 record this season.
Kit Carson didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 52-28 loss against Eads on the 21st. As for Genoa-Hugo/Karval, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 35-8 win against Miami-Yoder on the 19th.
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