After two games on the road, Diller-Odell is heading back home. They will be home for the holidays to greet the Fairbury Jeffs at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Nebraska (Diller-Odell is ranked 135th, while Fairbury is ranked 133rd).
Last Friday, Diller-Odell was able to grind out a solid win over Lewiston, taking the game 37-29. The win was just what Diller-Odell needed coming off of a 68-30 defeat in their prior game.
Diller-Odell's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Cooper Morgan, who scored nine points along with 12 rebounds and four steals, and Zachary Warren, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds. Morgan also posted two blocks for the first time this season.
Meanwhile, Fairbury's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They were dealt a 60-23 loss at the hands of Crete. Fairbury was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-6.
Fairbury's loss came about despite a quality game from Blake Starr, who scored ten points along with six rebounds.
Diller-Odell's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Fairbury, they bumped their record down to 3-4 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Tuesday's match is shaping up to be a scrappy game: Diller-Odell have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 30.7 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Fairbury, though, as they've been averaging only 26 rebounds per game. Given Diller-Odell's sizeable advantage in that area, Fairbury will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
