Calhoun City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were one points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 65-64 heartbreaker at the hands of the Houlka Wildcats. Calhoun City was not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Houlka earlier this season, when they won 58-48.
Houlka got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Paxton Graves out in front who went 6 for 11 on his way to 17 points and seven rebounds. Those 17 points gave Graves a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Foster, who went 7 of 16 on his way to 16 points and eight rebounds.
Calhoun City's loss dropped their record down to 12-5. As for Houlka, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calhoun City will take on Palmer at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Houlka, they will face off against Vardaman at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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