Paxton was the 34-22 winner over Mullen when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Paxton Tigers fell 47-38 to the Mullen Broncos on Thursday.
Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jaleigh Hansen, who posted 15 points. Jordan Clouse was another key player, putting up nine points and four steals.
Tigers
| 02/20/25 @ Mullen | 12 |
| 02/19/25 vs Sandhills/Thedford | 7 |
| 02/13/25 @ Sutherland | 6 |
Even though they lost, Paxton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive contests.
Mullen's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hayley Donohoe, who almost dropped a double-double with 17 points and nine boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Hegland, who earned nine points along with five rebounds and five steals.
Paxton's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 14-9. As for Mullen, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 19-2.
As of now, neither Paxton nor Mullen have any future games scheduled.
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