Basketball Recap: Tamia Cheeks Key Part of Team Effort in Cougars Win

South won the last time they faced Valley Center and things went their way on Friday too. The South Cougars walked away with a 38-31 win over the Valley Center Hornets.

Tamia Cheeks

Steals

02/21/25 @ Valley Center	2
02/17/25 @ Andover Central	2
02/14/25 vs Maize South	2

South's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tamia Cheeks led the charge by putting up 12 points and five rebounds. Cheeks has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Paityn Fritz was another key player, posting nine points and eight boards.

South's record now sits at 10-8. As for Valley Center, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.

A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Cougars face off against the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Derby is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.8 points per game this season. As for Valley Center, they will venture away from home to square off against Arkansas City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.