Hodgeman County had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They managed a 48-44 victory over the Dighton Hornets on Saturday. The score was all tied up 20-20 at the break, but the Longhorns were the better team in the second half.
Hodgeman County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Taylor Bamberger, who posted nine points along with seven boards and five assists. Bamberger is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 50% in the last four games she's played. Ashlynn Beil was another key player, putting up ten points and four steals.
Longhorns
| 03/01/25 vs Dighton | 48-44 |
| 02/21/25 @ South Central | 39-26 |
| 02/17/25 @ Satanta | 53-23 |
| 02/14/25 vs Ingalls | 48-29 |
| 02/11/25 vs Kiowa County | 55-32 |
Hodgeman County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
Despite the loss, Dighton still got an impressive performance from Lani Speer, who put up 12 points in addition to seven blocks and six rebounds. That's the most blocks Speer has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Rylee Myers, who earned nine points and six boards.
Hodgeman County has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. Dighton's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-10.
Looking ahead, Hodgeman County will square off against Cheylin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Dighton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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