If Walthill was riding high fresh off their 74-48 takedown of Flandreau Indian last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The contest between the Walthill Blujays and the Madison Dragons didn't end well, with the Walthill Blujays falling 66-51. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blujays of the 45-32 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2023.
Madison's win on Tuesday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jose Velez, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 12 rebounds. That's the most points Velez has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Izac Zautke, who went 11 for 22 on his way to 24 points in addition to six boards and five assists.
Walthill's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Madison, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-6.
Walthill has already played their next matchup, a 68-51 win against Winside on the 16th. As for Madison, they will welcome Tekamah-Herman at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Considering Madison has lost six straight at home (dating back to last season) and Tekamah-Herman three straight on the road , this one might come down to who's more desperate to change their momentum.
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