The Eisenhower Tigers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their sixth straight defeat. They fell to Salina Central 38-33. Eisenhower was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Salina Central apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January.
Salina Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Saniya Triplett led the charge by scoring 12 points along with four steals. Triplett is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last four games she's played. Azbey Peckham was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with two steals.
Eisenhower's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Salina Central, their victory bumped their record up to 7-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eisenhower will take on Valley Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Eisenhower is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Valley Center will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Salina Central will take on Goddard at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Kansas (Salina Central is ranked 152nd, while Goddard is ranked 176th).
