Even though the Dieterich Movin Maroons have not done well against the Neoga Indians recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Dieterich managed a 60-54 win over Neoga. For Dieterich, this counts as revenge for the 51-37 defeat Neoga walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2023.
Dieterich's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kady Tegler, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Tegler is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Miley Britton, who scored 16 points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Dieterich is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. As for Neoga, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dieterich on the road again on Tuesday and play against Sandoval at 6:15 p.m. on January 23rd. As for Neoga, they will take on Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
