Sumner-Eddyville-Miller was the 44-39 winner over Amherst when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Mustangs fell just short of the Amherst Broncos by a score of 44-42 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since December 13, 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Sumner-Eddyville-Miller lost, don't look at Jayce Boteo-Mazariegos. Despite the final result, he went 6 of 13 en route to 17 points and five assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaac O?Neill, who posted eight points and nine rebounds.
Amherst had a senior duo take command as Kyler Jones went 7 for 9 on his way to 19 points and five boards and Braylon Russell almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jones has scored all season. Brynndon Bradley was another key player, putting up ten points.
Sumner-Eddyville-Miller has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season. As for Amherst, they pushed their record up to 13-4 with the win, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sumner-Eddyville-Miller will take on Loomis at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Loomis' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 13 games. As for Amherst, they will take on Axtell in a tournament on Tuesday.
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