Wakefield's game on Monday was all tied up 19-19 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell 44-31 to the Homer Knights. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 225th, while the Knights are ranked 39th).
Among those leading the charge was Tori Walker, who posted 11 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists. She is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Lilly Harris, who earned ten points.
Wakefield has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season. As for Homer, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wakefield will square off against Laurel-Concord-Coleridge at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Homer, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Siouxland Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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