It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Macksville had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They strolled past the Kinsley Coyotes with points to spare, taking the game 61-47. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 66-43 two weeks ago.
Kendall Grippin
| 02/25/25 vs Kinsley | 18 |
| 02/09/24 @ Bucklin | 17 |
| 12/17/24 @ Central Christian | 16 |
| 02/06/24 vs Kinsley | 16 |
| 01/14/25 vs Chase | 15 |
Macksville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kendall Grippin led the charge by going 7-for-17 to rack up 18 points and five rebounds. The dominant performance gave Grippin a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Nolan Adams, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 11 boards.
Macksville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kinsley only nine offensive boards.
When it comes to explaining why Kinsley lost, don't look at Anthony Meza. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 19 points and ten rebounds. Jonathan Meza was another key player, putting up eight points and eight boards.
Macksville has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. Kinsley dropped their record down to 2-19 with the loss, which was their 19th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Coming up, Macksville will square off against Kiowa County at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Kiowa County will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Macksville surely won't give up without a fight. Kinsley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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