The Twin Loup Wolves will face off against the Chambers/Wheeler Central Renegades at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Twin Loup didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against Newman Grove/St. Edward by a score of 60-50 on Tuesday. Given the Wolves' advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 110th, while the Panthers are ranked 231st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Chambers/Wheeler Central can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. Everything went their way against Heartland Lutheran as Chambers/Wheeler Central made off with a 51-29 victory. That 22 point margin sets a new team best for the Renegades this season.
Chambers/Wheeler Central found their leader in sophomore Michael Jesse, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 boards. Another player making a difference was Beau Butterfield, who posted seven points and five assists.
Chambers/Wheeler Central was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Twin Loup is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.7 points per game. As for Chambers/Wheeler Central, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Twin Loup barely slipped by Chambers/Wheeler Central in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, winning 46-45. Does Twin Loup have another victory up their sleeve, or will Chambers/Wheeler Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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