The Holton Wildcats will challenge the St. Marys Bears at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Holton is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Silver Lake just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They took a 48-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles. The game marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Brayden Peek put forth a good effort for the losing side as he almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds. Luke Lassey was another key player, putting up six points.
Meanwhile, St. Marys entered their match against Rossville on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. St. Marys was just a bucket shy of victory and fell 61-60 to Rossville.
St. Marys' defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-2. As for Holton, their loss dropped their record down to 5-9.
Holton might still be hurting after the 63-37 defeat they got from St. Marys in their previous matchup back in January. Will Holton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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