Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond hadn't done well against Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights skirted past the Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] Titans 42-39. This was payback for the Knights, who suffered a 66-42 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond found their leader in sophomore Morgan Casteel, who posted 14 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophie Monts, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland]'s loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Natalie Knoll, who scored 11 points. That's the most points Knoll has posted since back in November of 2024. Cara Phillips was another key player, putting up ten points.
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-12 record this season. As for Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland], their defeat dropped their record down to 12-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond will face off against Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond is facing Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon at the right time seeing as Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland], they will challenge Cerro Gordo/Bement at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Cerro Gordo/Bement has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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