Independent was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost to the Kingman Eagles at home by a 56-41 margin. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Kingman's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ben Bradshaw led the charge by dropping a double-double with 12 points and 18 rebounds. Those 18 boards gave Bradshaw a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Dawson Wood, who posted 16 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals.
Independent's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10-1. As for Kingman, their victory bumped their record up to 4-11.
Independent wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 90-20 loss against Wamego on the 10th. As for Kingman, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 68-66 win against Nickerson on the 10th.
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