Basic is 0-10 against Green Valley since February of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Basic Wolves will be playing at home against the Green Valley Gators at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Wednesday, Basic escaped with a win against Las Vegas by the margin of a single free throw, 35-34.
Basic relied on the efforts of Mia Frias, who earned 17 points in addition to three steals, and Kamilyah (Star) Williams, who posted 13 points along with two steals. Williams continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Tatum Meatoga was another key player, earning three points plus five rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, Green Valley had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They breezed by Pinecrest Academy Cadence to the tune of 48-18. The Gators pushed the score to 37-14 by the end of the third, a deficit the Cougars had little chance of recovering from.
Green Valley got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Gianessa Vazquez out in front who had 18 points plus six steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jazmine Ramirez, who posted 13 points plus seven steals.
Green Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Basic's victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1. As for Green Valley, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Basic couldn't quite finish off Green Valley in their previous meeting back in December of 2021 and fell 44-41. Will Basic have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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