Wiley extended their winning streak to three on Saturday, bumping them up to 3-0. They had just enough and edged out the Cheraw Wolverines 37-35. The score was all tied up 20-20 at the break, but the Panthers were the better team in the second half.
Grant Mauch
| 12/13/25 vs Cheraw | 7 |
| 12/09/25 @ Springfield | 5 |
| 02/07/25 @ Manzanola | 5 |
| 01/25/25 vs Deer Trail | 5 |
| 12/06/25 @ Hi-Plains | 4 |
Among those leading the charge was Grant Mauch, who posted 12 points in addition to seven boards and seven steals. Those seven steals gave him a new career-high. Isaiah Lucero was another key player, putting up four points and eight rebounds.
Wiley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in five consecutive games dating back to last season.
As for Cheraw, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat they have suffered since February 20th.
Several Wolverines players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Rhett Dutton, who put up five points along with nine boards and four steals. Dutton also posted a block, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Sam Goheen, who earned nine points.
Coming up, Wiley will take on Eads in a tournament on Thursday. As for Cheraw, they have already played their next contest, a 60-26 victory against Manzanola on the 16th.
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