Millard South is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Saturday. They will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on the Papillion-LaVista Monarchs at 7:15 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Millard South is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Papillion-LaVista South. The Patriots skirted past the Titans 69-67. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Patriots have posted against the Titans since December 15, 2017.
Carter Margheim was a one-man wrecking crew as he dropped a double-double with 22 points and 11 boards. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in three-point shooting accuracy (75%). Another player making a difference was Koby Meyers, who went 6-for-14 on his way to 13 points in addition to six assists and six rebounds.
Millard South smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 14 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Papillion-LaVista ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They secured a 72-66 W over Creighton Prep.
Millard South came up short against Papillion-LaVista in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 59-54. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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