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Creston Today
By the People, for the People
Creston Boys Basketball Team Struggles with Illness on Road
Shorthanded Panthers fall to Kuemper Catholic in back-to-back losses
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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The Creston boys basketball team, already missing starting guard Tanner Ray due to an ankle injury, was further depleted by an illness sweeping through the team. This resulted in back-to-back road losses last week, including a 73-49 defeat to Class 2A top-ranked Kuemper Catholic on Thursday night. Starters CT Stalker and Cael Barton were out with illness.
Why it matters
The Creston boys basketball team was expected to be a contender in Class 2A this season, but the combination of injuries and illness has significantly impacted their performance and ability to compete at the highest level. This could have implications for their playoff hopes and overall season.
The details
The Creston boys basketball team, which was ranked among the top teams in Class 2A, has been hit hard by a combination of injuries and illness. Starting guard Tanner Ray was already out with an ankle injury, and now starters CT Stalker and Cael Barton have also missed games due to illness that is sweeping through the team. This has resulted in back-to-back road losses, including a 73-49 defeat to Kuemper Catholic, one of the top teams in Class 2A.
- On Thursday, February 13, 2026, Creston lost 73-49 to Kuemper Catholic.
- In the days leading up to the Kuemper Catholic game, an illness swept through the Creston boys basketball team.
The players
Tanner Ray
Creston's starting guard who was out with an ankle injury.
CT Stalker
Creston starter who missed games due to illness.
Cael Barton
Creston starter who missed games due to illness.
Kuemper Catholic
The Class 2A top-ranked team that defeated Creston 73-49.
What’s next
The Creston boys basketball team will need to get healthy and regroup in order to make a strong push for the playoffs. Their next game is against a conference rival on February 20th.
The takeaway
The Creston boys basketball team's playoff hopes have been dealt a significant blow due to the combination of injuries and illness impacting their roster. They will need to find a way to overcome these challenges and get healthy if they want to be a factor in the Class 2A postseason.
