Bureau Valley lost against Annawan back in December of 2023 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Bureau Valley Storm took a 43-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Annawan Braves/Bravettes.
| 12/21/24 @ Mendota | 10 |
| 11/26/24 vs Orion | 10 |
| 02/03/25 @ Annawan | 9 |
| 01/18/25 @ Biggsville West Central | 8 |
| 12/27/24 vs Rockridge | 8 |
Bureau Valley's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Izabella Birkey, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine boards. That's the most points Birkey has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Wright, who posted five points and six rebounds.
Annawan's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bella VanOpdorp, who had 18 points. That makes it three consecutive games in which VanOpdorp has scored at least a third of Annawan's points. Another player making a difference was Paige Sierens, who scored 11 points.
Bureau Valley dropped their record down to 10-18 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Annawan, their win bumped their record up to 5-18.
Bureau Valley and Annawan could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. Bureau Valley (ranked 444th) will meet Monmouth United (ranked 133rd) at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Annawan will square off against Abingdon/Avon at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday down 420 places (474 vs. 54).
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