Basketball Recap: Vidalia Picks Up Eighth Consecutive Win

Vidalia had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 22.4 points) and they went ahead and made it eight on Monday. They really took it to the Savannah Country Day Hornets for the full four quarters, racking up a 67-37 victory. The Indians have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 22 points or more this season.

Vidalia's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Hannah Nichols, who went 5 for 9 on her way to 25 points. Nichols is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Tori Polke, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 boards.

Indians

Previous Games

02/03/25 vs Savannah Country Day	67-37
01/31/25 vs St. Vincent's	70-44
01/28/25 @ Savannah Christian	48-26
01/25/25 @ Swainsboro	49-40
01/18/25 @ Dodge County	52-37
+ 3 more games

Vidalia smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 51 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Vidalia's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-6. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.7 points per game. As for Savannah Country Day, the defeat snapped their winning streak at 11 games and leaves them with a 16-3 record.

Vidalia wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 39-32 victory against Tattnall County on the 4th. Savannah Country Day has also already played their next match, a 43-34 win against Swainsboro on the 4th.