Ponca typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Vermillion proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the Ponca Indians by a score of 52-42. Given the Tanagers' advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 15th in South Dakota, while the Indians are ranked 95th in Nebraska), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Tanagers
| 02/21/25 @ Ponca | 52-42 |
| 02/04/25 @ Beresford | 61-38 |
| 01/21/25 @ Elk Point-Jefferson | 59-25 |
| 01/14/25 @ Madison | 72-46 |
| 01/07/25 @ Yankton | 49-47 |
| + 3 more games |
Vermillion's victory was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-3. As for Ponca, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-9.
Looking ahead, Vermillion will be playing at home against Canton at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Vermillion is facing Canton at the right time seeing as Canton is stuck on a six-game losing streak. Ponca does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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