Madison was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 54-45 to the Stanton Mustangs. The Dragons were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Mustangs earlier this season, when they won 56-52.
Izac Zautke
| 02/04/25 vs Stanton | 5 |
| 02/01/25 @ Oakland-Craig | 3 |
| 01/28/25 @ Lyons-Decatur Northeast | 5 |
| 01/27/25 vs Pender | 3 |
| 01/23/25 vs Humphrey-Lindsay | 5 |
| + 7 more games |
Madison's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Izac Zautke, who went 7-for-15 on his way to 14 points along with six assists and five steals. Zautke has been hot for a while, having posted three or more steals the last 12 times he's played. Another player making a difference was Gabriel Campos, who posted 11 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.
Stanton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Austin Claussen led the charge by putting up 17 points and six boards. What's more, Claussen also posted a 11% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's posted since back in December of 2024. Barrett Wilke was another key player, dropping a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Madison's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Stanton, their victory ended a 19-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-17.
Madison wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 53-28 defeat against West Point-Beemer on the 11th. As for Stanton, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 62-30 win against Winside on the 11th.
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