If Circle was feeling good fresh off their 48-26 takedown of Winfield last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Circle Thunderbirds came up short against the Buhler Crusaders on Friday, falling 72-49. The loss continues a trend for the Thunderbirds in their meetings with the Crusaders: they've now lost three in a row.
Emma Johnson
| 02/21/25 vs Buhler | 63% |
| 02/14/25 @ Winfield | 60% |
| 02/11/25 @ El Dorado | 75% |
When it comes to explaining why Circle lost, don't look at Emma Johnson. Despite the final result, she went 5-for-8 to rack up 15 points in addition to six boards and three steals. Johnson is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 60% in the last three games she's played. Gracie Tucker was another key player, putting up six points.
Buhler's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Natalya Krafels, who shot 62% from the field on her way to 18 points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Gracie Oard, who went 5-for-8 en route to 17 points.
Circle's record now sits at 9-8. As for Buhler, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-3.
Circle has already played their next match, a 52-36 defeat against McPherson on the 24th. As for Buhler, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 60-35 win against Winfield on the 25th.
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