The Murtaugh Red Devils will face off against the Hagerman Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Murtaugh is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Valley just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Vikings by a score of 44-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Red Devils have suffered since February 5, 2025.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Hagerman beat Sun Valley Community 54-50 on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Pirates.
Hagerman's win came from a few key players that Murtaugh will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jace Leavitt, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and ten rebounds. Those ten boards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Casen Knight, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten rebounds.
Hagerman smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Hagerman now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Murtaugh, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-6.
Murtaugh beat Hagerman 53-45 when the teams last played last Wednesday. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was the Pirates' Will Mavencamp, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and 13 boards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Red Devils still be able to contain Mavencamp? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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