Menominee Nation Extends Win Streak to Five, Beats Amherst 63-48

Menominee Nation extended its winning streak to five games with a 63-48 victory over the Amherst Falcons, a result that keeps momentum alive for the county's players and fans. The Eagles also completed a season sweep of Amherst, having beaten the Falcons 51-43 in December 2025.

Urijah Reevis was a driving force, shooting 9-for-20 and finishing with 21 points, eight rebounds and seven assists while also posting a career-high four blocks. Keira Nacotee contributed 14 points as Menominee Nation moved the ball effectively, finishing the game with 13 assists. The team is 10-1 this season when it records that many assists, a marker of balanced offense and shared responsibility on the floor.

The five-game streak follows a dominant four-game stretch in which Menominee Nation outscored opponents by an average of 35.8 points, evidence of both offensive depth and improved defensive play. The victory pushed Menominee Nation’s record to 12-4. Amherst fell to 7-9 overall and suffered its sixth straight road loss, underscoring the Falcons’ struggles away from home.

Beyond the scoreboard, the win carries implications for community health and youth development in Menominee County. Strong performances by student-athletes such as Reevis and Nacotee give younger players local role models, encourage year-round participation in sports, and help sustain community gatherings that support mental well-being. High-energy home games also inject activity into local businesses on game nights and reinforce the value of equitable investment in girls athletics and training resources.

Menominee Nation will host Wittenberg-Birnamwood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday; the Eagles will need to account for a Chargers team that has scored at least 55 points in every outing this season. Amherst will return home to face Manawa at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday as the Falcons look to stabilize after their road skid.

Coaches, players and parents across the county will be watching how Menominee Nation sustains ball movement and defensive intensity in the coming weeks. For local residents, the stretch of wins is more than a record; it is a focal point for community pride, opportunities to support young athletes, and a reminder that investment in school sports yields social and health benefits across Menominee County.