Pawnee Heights hasn't had much luck against Hodgeman County recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Pawnee Heights Tigers will host the Hodgeman County Longhorns at 6:30 p.m.
Pawnee Heights is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 37-23 to South Central.
Meanwhile, Hodgeman County waltzed into their contest on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with a 46-38 win over the Mustangs. Given the Longhorns' advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 43rd, while the Mustangs are ranked 170th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Hodgeman County's win came from a few key players Pawnee Heights will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Taylor Bamberger, who posted 12 points and three steals. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kylee Reece, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.
Hodgeman County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Hodgeman County's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.6 points per game. As for Pawnee Heights, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.
Pawnee Heights ended up a good deal behind Hodgeman County in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, losing 51-33. Will Pawnee Heights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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