The Wheatland-Grinnell Thunderhawks scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Triplains/Brewster 69-12 at home. Wheatland-Grinnell has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Wheatland-Grinnell's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aliviah Ball, who scored 17 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Karoline Schroeder, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds.
Several Titans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Joslyn Nichols, who scored a point along with six steals. Madison Schroeder was another key contributor, scoring four points along with three steals.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Triplains/Brewster struggled to work together and finished the game with only an assist. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Wheatland-Grinnell racked up 20 assists.
Wheatland-Grinnell has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. As for Triplains/Brewster, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-15.
Wheatland-Grinnell does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Triplains/Brewster, they will head out on the road to challenge Western Plains at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Kansas (Western Plains is ranked 340th, while Triplains/Brewster is ranked 348th).
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