Maxwell won the last time they faced Sutherland and things went their way on Monday too. The Wildcats took down the Sailors 56-42. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Emory Christensen
| 01/26/26 vs Sutherland | 11 |
| 01/23/26 vs Maywood/Hayes Center | 8 |
| 01/20/26 vs Brady | 14 |
| 01/17/26 @ Cambridge | 10 |
| 01/16/26 @ South Loup | 9 |
| + 2 more games |
Leading Maxwell to victory were Emory Christensen and Kristyn Cheek. Christensen dropped a double-double with 19 points and 11 boards, while Cheek went 5-for-11 en route to 20 points along with six rebounds and five steals. Christensen has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last seven times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Madelyn Flock, who posted five points and three steals.
Sutherland's loss came despite strong showings from Eliana Dyer and Phoenix Brown. Dyer earned 11 points and seven boards, while Brown put up 12 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Gracie Pearson, who scored six points and eight boards.
Maxwell's victory bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Sutherland, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Maxwell will be taking part in a tournament against Hitchcock County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sutherland, they will head out to square off against Garden County on Tuesday.
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