On Thursday, Arapahoe was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 31-27 to Wallace.
Arapahoe's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Berkley Warner, who scored nine points along with eight steals, and Cadence Carpenter who scored four points along with ten rebounds. Warner hasn't dropped below two steals for three straight games.
Wallace's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kendyl Flaming, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds and four steals. The match was Flaming's fifth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Kaley Sauser, who scored eight points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Arapahoe now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Wallace, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 4-5.
Arapahoe will finish 2023 at home by hosting Blue Hill at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Nebraska (Blue Hill is ranked 194th, while Arapahoe is ranked 173rd). Wallace's road trip will continue as they head out to face Southern Valley at 5:30 p.m. on December 29, 2023. Southern Valley's defense has only allowed 28.2 points per game this season, so Wallace's offense will have their work cut out for Wallace.
