Giltner lost against Shelton back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Giltner Hornets had to suffer through a 70-27 loss at the hands of the Shelton Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Hornets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 258th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 109th).
Giltner's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Brody Rudy, who posted six points, and Paxton Harder, who had five points and nine rebounds. Harder also posted an assist, marking his first of the season.
Shelton was led to victory by Ben Myers and Jaxson Ohlman. Myers dropped a double-double on 24 points and 12 boards, while Ohlman went 6 for 11 from beyond the arc on his way to 25 points and five rebounds. With that strong performance, Myers is now averaging an impressive 15.2 points per game. Dylan Kenton was another key player, putting up two points and seven assists.
Giltner's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Shelton, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season.
Giltner wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 70-23 loss against Twin River on the 23rd. Shelton has also already played their next contest, a 46-45 defeat against Wood River on the 23rd.
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