The local high school basketball scene witnessed another eventful week, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of various teams across the region. New London faced off against the St. Paul Flyers but could not find their footing, losing 62-30. This loss marked their third consecutive defeat and the team's lowest-scoring game of the season, dropping their record to 2-14. St. Paul, on the other hand, improved to 11-5 with the victory, showcasing their recent dominance with three straight wins on the road.
New London is set to regroup as they prepare for their next challenge against Mapleton at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, St. Paul will host St. Mary Central Catholic at the same time, continuing their push for playoff positioning.
Another struggling team, Harvest Christian, continues to face difficulties, suffering their fifth straight loss against Brooklane Baptist with a staggering score of 80-25. The game was particularly lopsided, with Harvest trailing 59-9 by halftime. This latest defeat leaves them with no wins, standing at 0-5 for the season. Conversely, Brooklane Baptist secured their fifth consecutive home victory and improved their record to 15-6.
Harvest Christian has no games currently scheduled, which might give them some time to reevaluate and strategize. Brooklane Baptist has already played their next contest against Adullam House Christian Academy, though details about the outcome are still pending.
Hagerstown also finds themselves deep in trouble, as they fell to the Union City Indians 68-35, marking their sixth consecutive defeat. The game had started relatively close, with Hagerstown only down by two at halftime (24-22), but the second half saw them unable to keep pace. This loss drops Hagerstown’s record to a dismal 1-20, highlighting their struggles throughout the season. Union City, by winning this game, snapped their own losing streak, which now leaves them with a record of 6-14.
Looking forward, Hagerstown is scheduled to take on Centerville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, where they will look to improve their performance and possibly secure their second win. Union City, unfortunately, has no more games scheduled as of now, leaving them to ponder their next steps.
The Samuell team is also experiencing challenges, suffering their twelfth consecutive defeat against the Adams Cougars, falling impressively to 62-6. This match marks their second defeat against Adams this season, as they previously lost 47-18 back in January. Now with a record of 8-15, Samuell hopes to turn things around when they face West Mesquite at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Adams, savoring their recent victory, will look to build momentum as they prepare to challenge Poteet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Poteet has been on fire, consistently scoring 55 points or more over their past eight games, so it should be quite the test for Adams.
Deer Trail, likewise, faced disappointment on Thursday, succumbing to the Weldon Valley Warriors with a score of 59-24, marking their seventh straight loss. By the end of the third quarter, Deer Trail found themselves trailing 47-18, and the team unfortunately couldn't recover from there. The loss drops Deer Trail's record to 4-7, whereas Weldon Valley is now at 4-9 after the victory.
Weldon Valley's success can be credited to standout performances from Haylee Nelson, who achieved a double-double with 17 points and 17 rebounds, and Annie Onufrak, contributing 17 points along with seven rebounds and five steals. Ellis Koch added significant support with nine points and six rebounds.
Looking forward, Deer Trail has already played their next match against Limon, and results are pending. Similarly, Weldon Valley’s score against Banner County has yet to be reported. Overall, the local high school basketball scene is rife with ups and downs as teams either fight to overcome tough patches or relish their recent successes.