Knights
| 01/16/25 vs High Plains | 41-50 |
| 01/14/25 vs East Butler | 55-38 |
| 01/09/25 @ Bruning-Davenport/Shickley | 54-44 |
| 01/07/25 vs Osceola | 41-40 |
| 12/20/24 @ Weeping Water | 43-47 |
Nebraska Lutheran lost against High Plains back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Nebraska Lutheran Knights took a 50-41 hit to the loss column at the hands of the High Plains Storm. The Knights' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Despite the loss, Nebraska Lutheran had strong showings from Samantha Hueske, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten boards, and Tenley Williamson, who posted nine points and six rebounds. Hueske is becoming a predictor of Nebraska Lutheran's success: when she posts at least eight boards the team is 5-1 (and 1-3 when she doesn't).
High Plains got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Gahvrielle Lesiak out in front who had 11 points in addition to six steals and five rebounds. Lesiak is 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 Peyton Hofmann, who went 6 for 13 on her way to 14 points and five boards.
Nebraska Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for High Plains, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-4.
Nebraska Lutheran will face off against Shelby-Rising City at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for High Plains, they will challenge Heartland at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. High Plains is facing Heartland at the right time seeing as Heartland is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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