Arapahoe was the 46-41 winner over Alma when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Arapahoe Warriors had to suffer through a 66-27 loss at the hands of the Alma Cardinals. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 280th, while the Cardinals are ranked 88th).
Several Warriors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Eli Shafer, who posted nine points and six rebounds. Hayden Sich was another key player, putting up two points and seven boards.
Isaiah Neal was nothing short of spectacular for Alma: he went 7 of 12 on his way to 20 points along with six rebounds and four steals. Those 20 points gave Neal a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tucker Biskup, who had eight points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Arapahoe is on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-16. As for Alma, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-2.
Arapahoe has already played their next match, a 47-39 defeat against Medicine Valley on the 28th. As for Alma, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 47-30 win against Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] on the 28th.
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