Winside is 0-10 against Wausa since January of 2016 but things could change on Friday. Both will face off at 6:00 p.m. without much rest having both just played.
It was a proper cat-fight when Winside faced off against St. Mary's on Thursday. Winside had to suffer through a 61-24 loss at the hands of St. Mary's. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 244th, while the Cardinals are ranked 50th).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Wausa, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 45-30 win over Tri County Northeast on Thursday.
Wausa's win came from a few key players Winside will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Taylor Dawson, who posted 14 points and eight rebounds. She has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 17 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Gillilan, who earned 11 points.
Wausa smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive contests.
Wausa's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-8. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.8 points per game. As for Winside, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-11.
Winside came up short against Wausa when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 37-28. Will Winside have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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