Boone Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 61-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Adams Central Patriots. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 161st, while the Patriots are ranked 36th).
Despite the defeat, Boone Central saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kaden Miller posted 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Miller, who earned 12 points.
Adams Central got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Riley Propp out in front who shot 56% from the field to rack up 13 points and eight boards. Kowen Rader was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Boone Central's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Adams Central, their record now sits at 5-2.
Boone Central wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 61-48 victory against Broken Bow on the 31st. As for Adams Central, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 61-36 win against Alliance on the 31st.
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