It was a proper cat-fight when Chadron faced off against Scottsbluff on Tuesday. The game between the Cardinals and the Bearcats didn't end well, with the Cardinals falling 60-41. The Cardinals have struggled against the Bearcats recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Chadron saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Rylan Barry shot 56% from the field to rack up 11 points. Barry also set a new season-high mark in three-point shooting accuracy with 50%. Jezy Alcorn was another key player, putting up 11 points and seven boards.
Ava Reed was her usual excellent self, going 9-for-16 en route to 26 points along with seven rebounds and six steals for Scottsbluff. Reed has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last six times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Addy Bowlin, who shot 56% from the field on her way to 10 points in addition to seven boards and five steals.
Chadron's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Scottsbluff, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season.
Chadron and Chase County will round out the year against one another at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Scottsbluff, they will face off against Skutt Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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