Preview: Buckeye Local Panthers vs. Tuscarawas Valley Trojans
The Buckeye Local Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Tuscarawas Valley Trojans at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Buckeye Local scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They managed a 64-58 victory over Edison. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Buckeye Local's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brynn McKeever led the charge by dropping a double-double on 19 points and 14 rebounds. Pamela Kandrach was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Tuscarawas Valley put the finishing touches on their 15th blowout victory of the season last Wednesday. They took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 59-25 victory over Canton South. The victory was familiar territory for Tuscarawas Valley who now have six in a row.
Tuscarawas Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elli Wallick, who scored ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Bourquin, who scored ten points.
Buckeye Local's record now sits at 13-10. As for Tuscarawas Valley, they pushed their record up to 19-3 with that win, which was their sixth straight on the road.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Buckeye Local have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 40.3 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Tuscarawas Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 25 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Buckeye Local took a serious blow against Tuscarawas Valley when the teams last played back in February of 2020, falling 67-25. Thankfully for Buckeye Local, Ali Shane (who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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