The Stanton Mustangs and the Elkhorn Valley Falcons squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but sadly the Stanton Mustangs had to settle for second. They ended up on the wrong side of a tough 53-27 walloping at the hands of the Falcons. Stanton was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 33-11.
Skyler Siebrandt and Kelby Pohlman certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Siebrandt scored six points along with two blocks, while Pohlman scored five points along with two steals. Siebrandt has been hot recently, having posted two or more blocks the last 12 times she's played.
Elkhorn Valley was led to victory by Karlee Broberg and Jj Black. Broberg scored 13 points along with three steals, while Black dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds. Black is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last ten games she's played. Cameron Rutjens was another key contributor, scoring five points along with six rebounds and four steals.
This is the second loss in a row for Stanton and nudges their season record down to 11-10. As for Elkhorn Valley, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-7.
Stanton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Elkhorn Valley's road trip will continue as they head out to face Norfolk Catholic at 6:30 p.m. on February 15th. Hopefully Elkhorn Valley focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up nine on Tuesday.
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