Brush played a tough contest on Tuesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against the Liberty Common Eagles, falling 58-22. The Beetdiggers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-10.
Brush's loss came despite strong showings from Dray Bauer and Brady Soleta. Bauer posted six points and three steals, while Soleta had four points. Jolani Thomas also deserves some recognition as he grabbed his first steal of the season.
Liberty Common's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Pierce Richardson led the charge by going 6-for-10 on his way to 16 points along with seven boards and three steals. Richardson has been hot, having posted 15 or more points the last eight times he's played. Caiden Castillo was another key player, going 9-for-13 en route to 19 points.
Brush has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for Liberty Common, their record is now 10-7.
Brush wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 57-55 win against Platte Valley on the 14th. As for Liberty Common, they have also already played their next contest, a 76-48 victory against Wellington on the 13th.
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