Hartington-Newcastle hadn't done well against Boyd County recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Wildcats came out on top against the Spartans by a score of 62-54. This was payback for the Wildcats, who suffered a 51-38 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Austin Sudbeck
| 12/09/25 vs Boyd County | 27 |
| 12/05/25 @ Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] | 22 |
| 02/27/25 vs Creighton | 15 |
| 02/25/25 vs Walthill | 15 |
| 03/01/25 @ Bancroft-Rosalie | 14 |
Hartington-Newcastle's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Austin Sudbeck, who shot 60% from the field en route to 27 points and seven boards. Those 27 points gave Sudbeck a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carter Kelly, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Boyd County lost, don't look at Charlie Adams. Despite the final result, he posted 17 points and six boards. Adams is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last six games he's played dating back to last season. Ben Schmitz was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Hartington-Newcastle's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Boyd County, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Hartington-Newcastle will venture away from home to take on St. Mary's at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Boyd County, they will head out to square off against Crofton at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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