The Cozad Haymakers will take on the Amherst Broncos at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cozad knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past eight contests -- so hopefully Amherst likes a good challenge.
Cozad is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Centura: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Haymakers blew the Centurions out of the water with an 81-23 final score. The Haymakers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Kellen Shoemaker
| 01/17/26 vs Centura | 75% |
| 01/15/26 @ Gothenburg | 46% |
| 01/10/26 @ St. Patrick's | 38% |
| 01/09/26 vs Ogallala | 18% |
| 01/06/26 @ Norton | 46% |
| + 10 more games |
It was another big night for Kellen Shoemaker, who shot 75% from the field to rack up 22 points and four steals. Thanks to that strong game, he now owns an excellent 46.2% shooting accuracy. Julien Davis was another key player, putting up 13 points and four steals.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Amherst, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They walked away with a 61-48 victory over Pleasanton on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Broncos in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won eight in a row.
Cozad's victory bumped their record up to 14-1. As for Amherst, their win bumped their record up to 9-5.
Everything came up roses for Cozad against Amherst in their previous matchup back in January of 2025, as the team secured a 61-34 victory. Do the Haymakers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Broncos turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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