Quinton clashes with Kiefer at NSU
Quinton's basketball teams will once again participate in the North-South Clash. This time, it takes place at Northeastern State University with the Savages playing Kiefer. Quinton and Kiefer have the night games after Howe and Ketchum face off in the afternoon. Here's a look at the Quinton-Kiefer matchup, which features a battle of two excellent girls teams.
Girls: Savages (19-1, ranked ninth in Class 2A) vs. Trojans (15-2, ranked 13th in Class 2A) 6:30 p.m.
Last game: Quinton 43, Spiro 18; Preston 38, Kiefer 37.
Last meeting: Quinton 36, Kiefer 35 (Feb. 25, 2010)
Notes: Quinton, which has not lost since Dec. 2, scores 48.6 points per game while allowing 24.9 per game. Macey McKee leads Quinton with 18.5 points per game. Kiefer had won 12 straight games before losing to Preston on Friday, Feb. 3. Kiefer scores 53.6 points per game and allows 35.1 per game.
Boys: Savages: (8-12) vs. Trojans (7-9) 8 p.m.
Last game: Spiro 66, Quinton 54; Preston 72, Kiefer 42.
Notes: Quinton has lost its last four games. The Savages score 46.9 points per game and allow 50.2 per game. Tristan Etchison leads the team with 15.1 points per game. Kiefer averages 46.6 points per game while giving up 48.9 per game.