The Stanton Mustangs posted their biggest win yet this season on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 56-30 margin over Lyons-Decatur Northeast. Given Stanton's advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 105th, while Lyons-Decatur Northeast is ranked 254th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Stanton's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rebecca Stoddard, who scored 19 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Stoddard has scored all season. Kelby Pohlman was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with five assists and three steals.
Lyons-Decatur Northeast lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Tavyanna Parker, who scored two points along with five blocks. Another player making a difference was Tristen Parker, who scored four points.
Stanton's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Lyons-Decatur Northeast, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stanton will take on Plainview at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Hopefully Plainview focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 23 last Tuesday. As for Lyons-Decatur Northeast, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Tekamah-Herman. Tekamah-Herman is hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses.
