Basketball Recap: Plainview Takes a Loss

Plainview lost against Elkhorn Valley back in February and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Pirates took a blow against the Falcons, falling 66-26. The matchup marked the Pirates' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Pressley Alexander was Plainview's leading scorer, having posted 11 points. Riley Miller held things down on the boards with 12 rebounds.

Elkhorn Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cameron Rutjens led the charge by going 7-for-14 en route to 16 points in addition to eight steals and seven assists. Another player making a difference was Kyndal Werner, who shot 83% from the field on her way to 16 points and three steals.

This is the second loss in a row for Plainview and nudges their season record down to 3-5. As for Elkhorn Valley, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.

Plainview will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026. As for Elkhorn Valley, they will finish 2025 at home by hosting Battle Creek at 5:30 p.m. on the 29th.