Hill City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 22nd straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 46-16 loss at the hands of the Norton Bluejays. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Ringnecks of the 52-17 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
Jenna Berland
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Despite the loss, Hill City saw an underclassman step up: freshman Jenna Berland posted five points and five boards. Berland has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Eva Hart also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Norton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kcanna Keiswetter, who put up ten points along with five rebounds and four steals. That's the most steals Keiswetter has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Hallie Brooks, who scored 12 points in addition to six boards and four steals.
Hill City's defeat dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Norton, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-11 record this season.
Hill City didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 34-19 loss against Golden Plains on the 11th. As for Norton, they have also already played their next match, a 28-26 win against Decatur Community on the 11th.
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