Plateau Valley won the last time they faced Hayden and things went their way on Saturday too. The Plateau Valley Cowboys simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Hayden Tigers 61-25. The Cowboys have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 25 points or more this season.
| 01/11/25 @ Hayden | 14 |
| 01/10/25 vs De Beque | 15 |
| 12/17/24 vs North Fork | 10 |
| 12/14/24 vs Mancos | 11 |
| 12/13/24 vs Sargent | 10 |
Plateau Valley got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Emaline Ealey out in front who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 14 boards. Ealey is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last 14 games she's played dating back to last season. Macy Bevan was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 16 boards.
Plateau Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive rebounds in nine consecutive games.
Hayden's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taryn Schlim, who posted two points and five rebounds.
Plateau Valley's win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.7 points per game. As for Hayden, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Plateau Valley didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 48-19 victory against Caprock Academy on the 14th. Hayden has also already played their next game, a 46-33 win against North Park on the 17th.
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