North Gem was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. The matchup between them and the Mackay Miners didn't end well, with the North Gem Cowboys falling 41-23. The Cowboys were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Miners apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
North Gem's loss came despite strong showings from Ryver Hayden and William Wakley. Hayden posted 11 points and eight rebounds, while Wakley scored three points. That was a full 47.8% of North Gem's points, marking the third time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Mackay's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dax Teichert led the charge by putting up six points in addition to eight steals and six boards. The dominant performance also gave Teichert a new career-high in field goal percentage (75%). Cooper Holt was another key player, posting six points and 30 rebounds.
North Gem's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Mackay, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 14-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Gem will head out to take on Leadore at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Mackay, they will head out on the road to face off against Camas County at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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