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Hanover SlipsBy GriffinsThe Diller-Odell Griffins were unable to keep pace as they lost on the road to Hanover, 46-61, on Monday, December 19.Despite the loss D.O. had a some notable performances as Cooper Morgan was able to get a double-double by scoring 19 points and snatching up 11 rebounds, seven of which were on the offensive end along with contributing two steals and one block. Kaden Sutton was able to get a dozen points, come down with six rebounds, gave out three assists, had three steals and one block while TJ Vitosh went two-for-six behind the arch scoring six points, one rebound, two assists, one steal and one block. A short break will have D.O. preparing to take to the road as they will go up against Tri County on Thursday.The Diller-Odell Lady Griffins unable to get the offense on track as they lost to Hanover with final score of 42-59 on Monday, December 19. Looking to get back in the winning ways as D.O. will be preparing to take to the road as they will go up against Tri County on Thursday.Trojans Pick Up Big Win Over Sacred HeartThe Tri County Trojans are back on track as they won 52-46 against Sacred Heart Falls City on Tuesday, December 20.Top performances for Tri County came by the effort of Carter Siems leading the way with 22 points, while grabbing seven rebounds, two assists and one steal along with Caden Bales scoring in the double digits with 10 points and came down with a team-leading eight rebounds, two assists and one steal.Tri County will be hosting Diller-Odell in their Holiday tournament starting on Thursday, December 29.The Tri County Lady Trojans couldn’t contain Sacred Heart Falls City losing 33-59 on the road Tuesday, December 20.Tri County looks to bounce back as they will be hosting Diller-Odell in their Holiday tournament starting on Thursday, December 29.Hampton Can’t TouchMeridian On CourtThe Meridian Lady Mustangs defense and balanced offense helped them run away with ithe win as they won 56-23 against Hampton on Tuesday, December 20.Top performances by Meridian was by Jaylee Sobotka getting a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds with two assists and one steal. Taelyn Filipi scored 10 points and had one assist, and Jaslyn Ward managed six points and contributed a solid 10 rebounds as well.Meridian will be back on the court as they go against Deshler on Thursday, December 29.For the boys, Meridian Mustangs basketball had a good first half but were unable to muster enough for a comeback losing 46-58 on Tuesday, December 20.Meridian will be back on the court looking to get on track again as they go against Deshler on Thursday, December 29.Wolverines Take On TitansThe Wilber-Clatonia Wolverines able to hold on to the victory at home 49-43 against Thayer Central on Tuesday, December 20. W-C will be back in action next Thursday, December 29 as they take on Oakland-Craig.The Wilber-Clatonia Lady Wolverines struggled to get their offense going in first half as they lost at home to Thayer Central on Tuesday, December 20 with the final score of 30-47. W-C will look to make the most of the break as they will be hosting Syracuse on Tuesday, January 3.No stats were made available as of press time.Titans DefeatWolverinesThe Thayer Central Titans ran into offensive troubles as they lost on the road to Wilber-Clatonia 43-49 on Tuesday, December 20.Thayer Central Lady Titans ran away with victory on the road 47-30 against Wilber-Clatonia on Tuesday, December 20.Thayer Central will be looking toward hosting their holiday tournament as they will be taking on Johnson County Central in the first round on Thursday, December 29.Southern Has BIg Win Over HTRSThe Southern Raiders started off hot and never looked back on Dec. 17 by a tally of 71-39.It was 21-6 after one quarter and Southern held a 38-14 halftime lead.HTRS tried to keep pace in the second half, with the quarter score being 15-14 in favor of Southern, but the Raiders held a 53-28 lead going into the final quarter. In the fourth, Southern outscored HTRS 18-11.The girls won 48-27.

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