Basketball Game Preview: Okaw Valley Timberwolves vs. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights

The Okaw Valley Timberwolves will square off against the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Okaw Valley has now lost 15 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 14.

On Thursday, Okaw Valley came up short against Blue Ridge and fell 49-38.

Meanwhile, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] by a score of 39-26. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Okaw Valley will have to keep a close watch on Sophie Monts and Anna Rawlins, a pair of players who had a big impact on Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond's prior game. Monts posted 12 points, while Rawlins scored four points.

Even though they lost, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in seven consecutive contests.

Okaw Valley's loss dropped their record down to 1-25. As for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-15.

Okaw Valley took a serious blow against Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond in their previous meeting back in January, falling 63-11. Will Okaw Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.