The Sabetha Bluejays will square off against the Holton Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Friday, Sabetha came up short against St. Marys and fell 65-58. While losing is never fun, the Bluejays can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 118th, while the Bears are ranked 20th).
Meanwhile, Holton's game last Friday was all tied up 19-19 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Hiawatha 47-44.
Sabetha better keep an eye on Luke Lassey. He was instrumental in Holton's win, going 5 for 11 on his way to 14 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Brayden Peek, who posted six points and nine rebounds.
Holton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Sabetha's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-3. As for Holton, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Sabetha couldn't quite finish off Holton when the teams last played back in February of 2024 and fell 51-49. Can Sabetha avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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