It was a good run, but the Andover Trojans unfortunately witnessed the end of their nine-game winning streak on Tuesday. They received a tough blow as they fell 70-51 to Andover Central. Andover was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Andover Central apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Andover lost, one person who can't be blamed is Blake Rucker. Despite the final result, he scored 22 points. Rucker hasn't dropped below 18 points for six straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Griffin Hand, who scored six points.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Andover Central to victory, but perhaps none more so than Cole Newfarmer, who scored ten points along with six rebounds and five assists. Jace Jefferson was another key contributor, scoring 16 points.
Andover's defeat ended a eight-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-4. As for Andover Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Andover will take on Newton at TBD on Friday. The timing is sure in Andover's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Newton has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. Andover Central will take on Arkansas City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Andover Central is coming into the contest with six straight victories at home, so Arkansas City is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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