Maxwell extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-8. They fell 51-41 to the Maywood/Hayes Center Wolves. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 187th, while the Wolves are ranked 30th).
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Despite the loss, Maxwell still got an impressive performance from Kristyn Cheek, who shot 88% from the field on her way to 20 points and six rebounds. Cheek has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times she's played.
As for Maywood/Hayes Center, the victory (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 13-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.8 points on average over those games.
Maywood/Hayes Center was led to victory by Karissa Stengel and Caylie Softley. Stengel went 7-for-17 to rack up 19 points in addition to seven boards and five steals, while Softley posted 22 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Blayklee Farr, who earned four points in addition to six boards and four steals.
Coming up, Maxwell will head out to take on South Loup at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Maywood/Hayes Center, they will welcome Bertrand at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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