Butternut and Wabeno/Laona squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Butternut had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Rebels and fell 48-20. Having soared to a lofty 72 points in the game before, the Midgets couldn't push the score so high this time.

Caitlynn Bebeau
| 02/27/26 vs Wabeno/Laona | 2 |
| 02/24/26 vs Elcho | 5 |
| 02/19/26 vs Hurley | 3 |
| 02/17/26 @ Three Lakes/Phelps | 4 |
| 02/12/26 @ Drummond | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Despite the loss, Butternut still got an impressive performance from Caitlynn Bebeau, who posted nine points in addition to eight boards and four blocks. Bebeau is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Gianna Nahring, who earned seven points and five rebounds.
Butternut has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 17-9 record this season. As for Wabeno/Laona, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 17-9.
Butternut does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Wabeno/Laona, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 44-37 loss against Florence on the 28th.
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