You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Wheatland-Grinnell on Friday. They took down the Golden Plains Bulldogs 39-24. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 51-18 back in December of 2024.
Wheatland-Grinnell's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aliviah Ball, who posted six points in addition to five steals and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Marissa Beckman, who went 9 for 14 on her way to 18 points.

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02/07/25 vs Golden Plains | 39-24 |
02/04/25 @ Logan/Palco | 52-25 |
01/31/25 @ Ness City | 67-34 |
Wheatland-Grinnell 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 19 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Wheatland-Grinnell has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.1 points over those games. As for Golden Plains, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.
Wheatland-Grinnell wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 52-50 victory against Cheylin on the 8th. As for Golden Plains, they have also already played their next match, a 37-33 win against Western Plains on the 8th.
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