Arickaree hasn't had much luck against Briggsdale recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Arickaree Bison will host the Briggsdale Falcons at 3:00 p.m.
Arickaree is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Burlington on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Arickaree was outmatched by Burlington and fell 65-19. The contest marked the Bison's lowest-scoring game so far this season.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Ja'Niya Smith, who posted seven points. The team also got some help courtesy of Clara Hermes, who earned six points.
Meanwhile, after only 22 points in their last match, Briggsdale made sure to put some points up on the board against Kiowa on Saturday. Briggsdale managed a 57-53 victory over Kiowa. The win continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Indians: they've now won four in a row.
Arickaree better keep an eye on Kayl Klem. She was instrumental in Briggsdale's win, dropping a double-double with 26 points and 11 boards. Klem is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 18 games she's played dating back to last season. Presleigh Herrick was another key player, going 6-for-8 to rack up 13 points.
Arickaree's defeat dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Briggsdale, their victory bumped their record up to 13-4.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Arickaree has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 23.6 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Briggsdale struggles in that department as they've been averaging 26.4 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Arickaree came up short against Briggsdale in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 37-24. Can Arickaree avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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