The Council Grove Braves scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They had just enough and edged St. Marys out 67-65. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Council Grove as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Council Grove's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kyzer Spittles, who scored 23 points along with seven rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Spittles has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Kolby Rose, who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and four steals.
Council Grove's win bumped their record up to 8-11. As for St. Marys, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Council Grove will take on Burlington at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Burlington's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Council Grove has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. St. Marys is on the road again on Tuesday and plays Wabaunsee at 7:00 p.m. on February 20th. Wabaunsee will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps Kansas Rankings (they are ranked 275th, while St. Marys is ranked 102nd).
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