The Van-Far Indians will take on the North Callaway Thunderbirds at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Van-Far is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
Van-Far saw some tournament action on Wednesday. They were beaten by Canton 62-31.
Despite their loss, Van-Far saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Elliott Utterback, who posted 15 points, was perhaps the best of all. Khloe Wallace was another key player, putting up five points.
Meanwhile, North Callaway came up short against Louisiana on Monday and fell 56-43. The Thunderbirds have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Like Van-Far, North Callaway lost despite seeing results from several players. Natalie Shryock led the charge by going 5 of 12 en route to 14 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Lakyn Hartley, who put up eight points and six rebounds.
Even though they lost, North Callaway smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Van-Far's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for North Callaway, their loss dropped their record down to 7-9.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Van-Far has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 24.9 boards per game. However, it's not like North Callaway struggles in that department as they've been averaging 26.8 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Van-Far came up short against North Callaway in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 55-46. Can Van-Far avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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