You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Custer County's strategy against Vail Christian on Wednesday. The Custer County Bobcats blew past the Vail Christian Saints 54-33. The win was nothing new for the Bobcats as they're now sitting on four straight.
Grant Rusk
| 02/12/25 vs Vail Christian | 16 |
| 02/11/25 @ Florence | 21 |
| 02/08/25 @ Crested Butte | 24 |
| 02/07/25 vs Trinidad | 19 |
Custer County's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Grant Rusk, who went 6-for-15 to rack up 16 points and six boards. The contest was Rusk's fourth in a row with at least 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kal Tunnell, who went 5-for-11 en route to 13 points and six rebounds.
Custer County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
Several Saints players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jack O'Shaugnessy, who posted eight points and 11 boards. O'Shaugnessy is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down ten or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Asher Leonard, who scored nine points in addition to five boards and five steals.
Custer County pushed their record up to 12-6 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Vail Christian, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-7.
Custer County wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 47-44 victory against Sargent on the 14th. As for Vail Christian, they have also already played their next contest, a 59-46 win against North Park on the 15th.
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