The Boyd County Spartans's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They managed a 29-25 victory over Chambers/Wheeler Central. That looming 29-25 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Boyd County yet this season.
Boyd County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Paige Drueke, who scored 13 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. That makes it six consecutive games in which Drueke has scored at least a third of Boyd County's points. Mckenzie Snyder was another key contributor, scoring two points along with nine blocks and seven rebounds.
Chambers/Wheeler Central lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Brianna Klabenes, who scored nine points along with seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Chambers/Wheeler Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Boyd County's victory bumped their record up to 4-9. As for Chambers/Wheeler Central, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-8.
Boyd County will take on West Holt at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. West Holt and Boyd County are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Chambers/Wheeler Central, they will head out on the road to square off against Bloomfield on Friday.
