The Hillsboro Trojans will challenge the Moundridge Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Hillsboro comes in on six and Moundridge on eight.
Hillsboro is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They walked away with a 34-23 victory over Sacred Heart. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 43rd, while the Knights are ranked 161st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Moundridge took on Ell-Saline on Friday. Moundridge claimed a resounding 64-26 win over Ell-Saline. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matches by 27 points or more this season.
Moundridge's win came from a few key players Hillsboro will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Mackie Conkling, who went 6-for-10 to rack up 14 points and seven boards. What's more, she posted three assists, the most she's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Cammi Unruh, who shot 83% from the field en route to 13 points.
Moundridge's victory was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-2. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.6 points over those games. As for Hillsboro, their record is now 14-7.
Hillsboro came up short against Moundridge when the teams last played back in January, falling 42-33. Can Hillsboro avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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