The Chase Kats will challenge the Ness City Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Chase is looking for their season's first win.
Chase is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Macksville on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Chase was outmatched by Macksville and fell 97-24. The Kats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 59-13.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Ness City, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 49-32 victory over Spearville on Tuesday. The win was all the more spectacular given the Eagles' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 202nd, while the Lancers are ranked 32nd).
Chase better keep an eye on Broxton Gall. He was instrumental in Ness City's win, going 5 of 10 on his way to 11 points in addition to seven rebounds and six assists. Gall is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for four straight games. Benjamin Durham was another key player, going 5 for 10 en route to 11 points and five boards.
Ness City's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Chase, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Chase took a serious blow against Ness City in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 85-23. Will Chase have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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