Basketball Game Preview: Gunnison Valley Bulldogs vs. Bryce Valley Mustangs

By Team Reports Dec 5, 2024, 12:20am

Basketball Preview: Gunnison Valley Bulldogs vs. Bryce Valley Mustangs

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Gunnison Valley is 0-3 against Bryce Valley since January of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Gunnison Valley Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Bryce Valley Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. Gunnison Valley is coming into the contest hot, having won their last three games.

Gunnison Valley will bounce into Thursday's matchup after beating Millard, who they had gone 0-9 against in their nine prior meetings. Gunnison Valley skirted past Millard 46-43. While the Bulldogs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Gunnison Valley got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Bryler Blackburn out in front who scored 11 points plus four steals. What's more, Blackburn also posted a 57% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Maile Ha'O was another key player, earning 13 points plus six rebounds and two steals.

Meanwhile, Bryce Valley beat Parowan 35-22 two weeks ago. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Mustangs.

Gunnison Valley's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Bryce Valley, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.

Gunnison Valley came up short against Bryce Valley in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 40-33. Will Gunnison 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.

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