Iowa High School Basketball - Rock Valley nipped by Sheldon
January 5, 2021: Sheldon, IA 51201 In Tuesday's league bout, the host Sheldon Orabs basketball team scored a tight 52-49 triumph over the Rock Valley Rockets.
In their next game, the Orabs meet the Okoboji Pioneers (Milford, IA) in a Siouxland match, on Friday, January 8. Sheldon will attempt to move on its 2-8 season record. The Pioneers enter the match with a 1-6 record after their 33-29 non-league win over Emmetsburg (Emmetsburg, IA).
With the defeat, Rock Valley moves to 4-2 on the year. The Rockets host Lennox (Lennox, SD) to meet the Orioles in a non-league match on Thursday, January 7. The Orioles enter the match with a record of 2-5. Lennox lost 58-47 in their recent non-league match against Mt. Vernon/Plankinton (Mt. Vernon, SD)