Amherst's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They managed a 42-36 victory over the Wood River Eagles. The team accrued 31 points in the first half and coasted on those for the win.
Among those leading the charge was AnnDee Jaixen, who posted 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Addy Simmons, who put up five points.
Despite the loss, Wood River still got an impressive performance from Sidney Frear, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten boards. Frear is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 16 or more in the last three games she's played.
The victory got Amherst back to even at 5-5. As for Wood River, their record is now 3-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Amherst will venture away from home to face off against Ansley/Litchfield at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Amherst is facing Ansley/Litchfield at the right time seeing as Ansley/Litchfield is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Wood River, they are taking a road trip to take on Arcadia/Loup City at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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