Thayer Central hadn't done well against Tri County recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Thayer Central Titans managed a 54-49 win over the Tri County Trojans. For the Titans, this counts as revenge for the 49-42 victory the Trojans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2024.
Thayer Central got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Sam Souerdyke out in front who went 5 of 12 en route to 18 points and seven rebounds. Laken Wiedel was another key player, putting up 13 points and five boards.
When it comes to explaining why Tri County lost, don't look at Drew Siems. Despite the final result, he went 9 for 22 on his way to 28 points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals. Siems has been hot for a while, having posted 15 or more points the last 16 times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Trevor Kapke, who posted seven points and six boards.
The victory snapped Thayer Central's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 10-4 record. As for Tri County, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-12.
Thayer Central will challenge Centennial at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Tri County, they will face off against Fillmore Central at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Fillmore Central is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 60.9 points per game this season.
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