Sandy Creek was the 57-35 winner over Milford when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Sandy Creek Cougars fell to the Milford Eagles 72-67. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Tuesday (58), the Cougars still had to take the loss.

Ethan Shaw
02/14/25 @ Milford | 27 |
02/11/25 vs Fillmore Central | 25 |
02/08/25 vs Wilber-Clatonia | 22 |
02/04/25 @ Fillmore Central | 19 |
02/03/25 vs Superior | 15 |
When it comes to explaining why Sandy Creek lost on Friday, don't look at Ethan Shaw. Despite the final result, he posted 27 points and eight boards. Shaw's evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Kamerin Sealey was another key player, putting up 13 points and six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Sandy Creek smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive games.
Milford's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Colby Rautenberg led the charge by going 6-for-9 en route to 18 points and seven boards. Those 18 points gave Rautenberg a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Roth, who went 5-for-12 on his way to 16 points and seven rebounds.
Sandy Creek has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 12-10 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.8 points over those games. As for Milford, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-12.
Looking ahead, Sandy Creek will be playing in front of their home fans against Parkview Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Sandy Creek has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Milford, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 55-52 win against Boys Town on the 15th.
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