After two games on the road, Blair is heading back home. They will take on the Elkhorn Antlers at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Blair will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps Nebraska Rankings (they are ranked 119th, while the Antlers are ranked seventh).
Last Tuesday, Blair had to suffer through a rough 63-31 loss at the hands of the Titans. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Blair has scored all season.
Meanwhile, Elkhorn put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Saturday. They blew past Hastings 67-41. The victory was nothing new for Elkhorn as they're now sitting on three straight.
Elkhorn's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nixon Farmer, who scored 17 points. Nate Roberts was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Blair dropped their record down to 6-9 with that loss, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for Elkhorn, their victory bumped their record up to 13-2.
Blair came up short against the Antlers in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, falling 53-44. Will Blair have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.