Overton and Axtell are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2016, but not for long. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Wildcats on Friday. Axtell took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Overton, who comes in off a win.
On Friday, Overton didn't have too much trouble with Loomis as they won 72-55. The Eagles have beaten the Wolves the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Wolves has come to flipping the script.
Brock McCarter
| 12/05/25 vs Loomis | 31 |
| 12/04/25 @ Arapahoe | 16 |
| 02/25/25 vs Elm Creek | 24 |
| 02/24/25 vs Southern Valley | 25 |
| 02/21/25 @ Gibbon | 30 |
| + 3 more games |
Overton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brock McCarter, who dropped a double-double with 31 points and 13 boards. The contest was McCarter's eighth in a row with at least 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Luther, who went 12-for-21 en route to 26 points and three steals.
Meanwhile, Axtell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by Silver Lake 70-16. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-10.
Axtell's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Overton, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Overton lost to Axtell at home by a decisive 75-60 margin in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Thankfully for the Eagles, Jacob Halvorsen (who dropped a double-double with 36 points and 14 rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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