Kimball is 0-10 against St. Patrick since January of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Kimball Longhorns will host the St. Patrick's Irish at 3:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with five losses in a row, Kimball turned things around against Mitchell on Tuesday. They secured a 44-40 W over the Tigers.
| 01/28/25 @ Mitchell | 21 |
| 01/24/25 vs Perkins County | 19 |
| 12/21/24 @ Gordon-Rushville | 18 |
| 01/14/25 vs Potter-Dix | 16 |
| 01/21/25 @ Bridgeport | 15 |
Kimball's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jaleigh Bohac, who went 6 for 11 en route to 21 points in addition to eight boards and three steals. The dominant performance gave Bohac a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Clarika Hottell, who posted nine points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Kimball smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for St. Patrick's, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They walked away with a 45-33 victory over Kimball on Saturday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Irish as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Kimball better keep an eye on Reese Fleck. She was instrumental in St. Patrick's win, going 7 of 16 on her way to 23 points. Another player making a difference was Sophia Baca, who earned seven points and six boards.
Kimball's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-14. As for St. Patrick's, their win ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-13.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Kimball has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 31.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like St. Patrick's struggles in that department as they've been averaging 28.6 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Kimball came up short against St. Patrick's in their previous meeting on Saturday, falling 45-33. Will Kimball have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
