It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Howells-Dodge had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the Weeping Water Indians by a score of 48-41.
Howells-Dodge got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kylie Brichacek out in front who posted six points in addition to 15 boards and five assists. The dominant performance also gave Brichacek a new career-high in blocks (three). Another player making a difference was Kenadie Throener, who had 14 points and six rebounds.
Brichacek wasn't the only one working in the assist department: Howells-Dodge was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Weeping Water only eight assists.
Weeping Water's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Kalison Miller, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 16 boards, and Kallie Brack, who earned nine points. With that strong performance, Miller is now averaging an impressive 8.1 rebounds per game.
Jaguars
| 02/28/25 vs Weeping Water | 48-41 |
| 02/11/25 vs Twin River | 58-28 |
| 01/24/25 vs Tekamah-Herman | 72-15 |
| 01/17/25 vs Wisner-Pilger | 46-31 |
| 01/10/25 vs Archangels Catholic | 41-22 |
| + 3 more games |
Howells-Dodge pushed their record up to 17-9 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.8 points on average over those games. As for Weeping Water, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-10.
Howells-Dodge has already played their next contest, a 64-45 defeat against Pender on the 5th. Weeping Water does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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