The Greeley County Jackrabbits will take on the Dighton Hornets on Friday.
Last Tuesday, Greeley County was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 53-48 to Cheyenne Wells. The match marked the Jackrabbits' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Dighton had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 25.9 points) and they went ahead and made it nine on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Cougars 47-18. The Hornets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 26 points or more this season.
Dighton's win came from a few key players Greeley County will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Daniel Cramer, who went 6 for 11 on his way to 14 points and eight steals. That's the most steals he has posted since back in February of 2024. Noah Roemer was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to 14 boards and five assists.
Dighton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests.
Dighton pushed their record up to 11-3 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.3 points per game. As for Greeley County, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.
Greeley County was taken down by Dighton 78-36 when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Greeley County 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.
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