Ord hadn't done well against Kearney Catholic recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Ord Chanticleers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Kearney Catholic Stars, sneaking past 54-52. For the Chanticleers, this counts as revenge for the 56-51 win the Stars walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2023.
Ord got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Natalie Williams out in front who went 8 of 15 on her way to 22 points in addition to eight boards and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Lillie Shoemaker, who went 5 for 9 on her way to 13 points and six rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Kearney Catholic lost, don't look at Tessa Colling. Despite the final result, she went 6 of 14 on her way to 20 points and six rebounds. Those six rebounds gave Colling a new career-high. Danielle Seim was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and nine boards.
Chanticleers
| 12/13/24 @ Kearney Catholic | 54-52 |
| 12/12/24 vs Ravenna | 41-29 |
The win made it two in a row for Ord and bumps their season record up to 3-2. As for Kearney Catholic, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ord will take on Centura in a holiday battle at at 5:00 p.m. on December 21st. Kearney Catholic and Ravenna will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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