Basketball Recap: Tug Valley Extends Home Winning Streak to 11

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

01/02/25 vs Van	64
01/27/25 @ Van	61
12/27/24 vs Man	55
01/23/25 vs Shelby Valley	42
01/29/25 vs East Ridge	40

Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Tug Valley walked away with it. They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 55-22 victory over the Wirt County Tigers. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 matchups by 20 points or more this season.

It was another big night for Bailee Hall, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 17 boards. She has been hot, having posted 14 or more rebounds the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Makenzie Browning, who posted ten points and five steals.

Tug Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 26 consecutive contests dating back to last season.

Tug Valley pushed their record up to 20-2 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 33.9 points. As for Wirt County, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-13.

Tug Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 44-26 victory against Wahama on the 5th. Wirt County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.