Conestoga was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by the Elmwood-Murdock Knights and fell 58-31. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 50-35 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2023.
| 01/17/25 vs Elmwood-Murdock | 6 |
| 01/14/25 @ Logan View/Scribner-Snyder | 3 |
| 01/11/25 @ Nebraska City | 5 |
| 01/07/25 vs Ralston | 7 |
| 01/03/25 @ Plattsmouth | 4 |
Conestoga's loss came despite strong showings from Ayla Garrett and Grace Rodis. Garrett posted 12 points in addition to six boards and six steals, while Rodis went 6 for 13 on her way to 13 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. Garrett has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 13 times she's played.
Elmwood-Murdock's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Annie Backemeyer, who earned ten points in addition to five assists and five rebounds. What's more, Backemeyer also racked up five steals, the most she's had since back in January of 2024. Brooke Goudie was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 11 points and nine boards.
Conestoga's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Elmwood-Murdock, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-4.
Conestoga wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 60-30 win against Cornerstone Christian School on the 18th. As for Elmwood-Murdock, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Tri County at 6:00 p.m. Tri County knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Elmwood-Murdock likes a good challenge.
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