The Wallace Wildcats's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their eighth straight loss. They suffered a rough 70-48 defeat at the hands of Hitchcock County. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wallace of the 77-40 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.
Several Wildcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Max Hanson, who scored 13 points along with six steals. Another player making a difference was Conner Kennicutt, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Even though they lost, Wallace smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Wallace has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season. As for Hitchcock County, their victory bumped their record up to 10-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wallace will take on Creek Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Wallace is coming into the matchup with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Creek Valley will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Hitchcock County, they will face off against South Platte at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. South Platte will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Hitchcock County surely won't give up without a fight.
