Burney won against Big Valley last Wednesday with 49 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Burney Raiders came out on top against the Surprise Valley Hornets by a score of 49-40. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 53-43 back in December of 2024.
Burney got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Cort Covert out in front who posted 11 points and eight boards. Another player making a difference was Hayden Bower, who had five points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Casey Grove and Andrew Eichstadt certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Grove dropped a double-double on 17 points and 16 boards, while Eichstadt dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds. The dominant performance gave Grove a new career-high in boards. Joel Garcia was another key player, putting up five points.
Raiders
| 01/10/25 @ Surprise Valley | 49-40 |
| 01/08/25 @ Big Valley | 49-36 |
| 12/21/24 vs Surprise Valley | 53-43 |
The victory was the third in a row for Burney, bringing their record for this year to 5-8. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.3 points per game. As for Surprise Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.
Burney didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 50-33 defeat against Chester on the 14th. As for Surprise Valley, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 71-42 loss against Westwood on the 13th.
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