Basketball Recap: Olivia Secord Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Ada

By Team Reports Dec 6, 2024, 9:58pm

Basketball Recap: Vanlue Wildcats vs. Ada Bulldogs

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Vanlue's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top against the Ada Bulldogs by a score of 45-34. The Wildcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Vanlue's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Olivia Secord led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds. Secord is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 20 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Candace Saltzman, who had 11 points along with six rebounds.

Vanlue was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

The win got Vanlue back to even at 2-2. As for Ada, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vanlue has already played their next matchup (against Ada), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Ada, they will face off against Cory-Rawson at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Ada is facing Cory-Rawson at the right time seeing as Cory-Rawson is stuck on a four-game losing streak.

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