East Butler was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. The match between them and the High Plains Storm didn't end well, with the East Butler Tigers falling 57-39. If the Tigers were looking for revenge after losing 47-34 to them when the teams met back in February of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Lillie Kriz
| 02/07/25 @ High Plains | 2 |
| 02/04/25 @ McCool Junction | 4 |
| 01/28/25 vs Twin River | 2 |
| 01/27/25 vs Cross County | 5 |
East Butler's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lillie Kriz, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 15 rebounds. Kriz has been hot recently, having also posted two or more blocks the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Morgan Havlovic, who posted eight points and nine boards.
Even though they lost, East Butler smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive games.
High Plains' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gahvrielle Lesiak, who put up 11 points in addition to six rebounds and six steals. Emma Brown was another key player, dropping a double-double on 16 points and 12 boards.
East Butler's loss dropped their record down to 8-12. As for High Plains, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-6.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Cross County the next time they take the court. High Plains will head out to face Cross County at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, while East Butler will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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