Ainsworth was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 56-47 to the Winside Wildcats.
When it comes to explaining why Ainsworth lost, don't look at Gracyn Painter. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double with 27 points and nine boards. Painter has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last six times she's played. Willa Flynn was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and ten boards.
Bulldogs
| 02/14/25 @ Winside | 47-56 |
| 02/11/25 vs Stuart | 45-51 |
| 02/07/25 vs Sandhills/Thedford | 42-51 |
| 01/30/25 @ Niobrara/Verdigre | 34-50 |
Even though they lost, Ainsworth smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 16 consecutive matches.
Winside's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Hadleigh Schutt, who posted 17 points along with five rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Bridget Marotz, who went 5-for-11 en route to 13 points in addition to six boards and four steals.
Ainsworth's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Winside, their record is now 6-17.
Ainsworth has already played their next contest, a 60-47 loss against Wisner-Pilger on the 18th. As for Winside, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 55-27 win against Randolph on the 17th.
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