The Gateway Gators will head out to square off against the River Valley Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Gateway has now lost 15 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since November 30.
On Thursday, Gateway lost to Penn Hills at home by a 32-14 margin. The contest marked the Gators' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when River Valley faced off against Homer-Center on Wednesday. The Panthers snuck past the Wildcats with a 45-40 victory. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won nine in a row.
River Valley's win came from a few key players that Gateway will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Maddie Twinchek, who went 6-for-11 en route to 16 points in addition to seven boards and three steals. She is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 45% in the last three games she's played. Maren Dunlap was another key player, shooting 83% from the field to rack up 13 points along with seven rebounds and five assists.
River Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 17 consecutive matchups.
River Valley now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Gateway, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-15.
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