The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs opened District play on Tuesday night, Jan. 6, with a tough road loss to the Poth Pirettes, falling by a final score of 69–25. Despite the score, the game provided valuable experience for a young Lady Mustang squad that was significantly shorthanded. Nixon-Smiley competed hard throughout the night while adjusting to new lineups and roles against an experienced Poth team. Head coach Trevor Johnson emphasized the growth opportunities that came from the game. “Although we took a tough loss, we took away some positives, as some of our role players were able to get some valuable...

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