The Beloit Trojans will challenge the Lyons Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Tuesday, Beloit was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 60-56 to Southeast of Saline. Beloit has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Addison Budke
| 12/17/24 vs Republic County | 20 |
| 01/28/25 @ Sacred Heart | 15 |
| 12/20/24 vs Ellsworth | 14 |
| 02/04/25 @ Republic County | 13 |
| 01/17/25 vs Minneapolis | 12 |
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Despite their loss, Beloit saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Addison Budke, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 11 boards, was perhaps the best of all. Budke is becoming a predictor of Beloit's success: when she posts at least ten rebounds the team is 6-3 (and 2-5 when she doesn't). Another player making a difference was Samantha Thompson, who went 5-for-11 on her way to 12 points.
Even though they lost, Beloit smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.
Meanwhile, Lyons was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. The game between them and Ellinwood didn't end well, with Lyons falling 37-22. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 294th, while the Eagles are ranked 76th).
Beloit's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Lyons, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-13.
Everything came up roses for Beloit against Lyons in their previous matchup back in January, as the squad secured a 49-15 victory. In that contest, Beloit amassed a halftime lead of 31-11, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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