Hugoton is on a five-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Ulysses a four-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. After both having extra time off, both will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 6:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Two weeks ago, Hugoton came up short against Goodland and fell 43-36. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 129th, while the Cowboys are ranked 45th).
Meanwhile, Ulysses scored the most points they've had this season two weeks ago, but it wasn't enough. They might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Southwestern Heights an easy 68-46 victory.
Ulysses' defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Hugoton, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Hugoton was dealt a bruising 53-21 loss at the hands of Ulysses in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Can Hugoton avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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