Chieftains
| 01/26/26 vs Syracuse | 46-27 |
| 01/23/26 @ Palmyra | 43-25 |
| 01/20/26 @ Ashland-Greenwood | 45-27 |
Yutan entered their tilt with Syracuse on Monday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They strolled past the Rockets with points to spare, taking the game 46-27. Given the Chieftains' advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 45th, while the Rockets are ranked 135th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Yutan's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mylee Tichota, who posted 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jersey Siske, who scored nine points.
Yutan's victory bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Syracuse, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Yutan will be playing in front of their home fans against Louisville at 6:00 p.m. on February 3. As for Syracuse, they will head out on the road to face off against Douglas County West at 6:00 p.m. on February 3.
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