Basketball Recap: Cedar Valley Piles Up the Points Against Louisburg

Cedar Valley fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back victories it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They claimed a resounding 69-20 win over the Louisburg Warriors. That looming 69-20 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Aviators yet this season.

Cedar Valley got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was James Milligan out in front who went 7 of 9 en route to 16 points and four steals. The dominant performance gave Milligan a new career-high in steals. Another player making a difference was Decker Yeager, who went 6 of 9 on his way to 17 points and five rebounds.

Cedar Valley was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Louisburg only racked up eight assists.

Louisburg's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Justin Harrison, who posted eight points, and John Lucas Anselmo, who put up four points and three steals.

Cedar Valley's record now sits at 3-6. As for Louisburg, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.

Cedar Valley will take on Tunstall in a tournament on Monday. Cedar Valley is facing Tunstall at the right time seeing as Tunstall is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Louisburg, they will be taking part in a tournament against Riverside-Durham at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Louisburg will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: Riverside-Durham will have lost three straight heading into Monday's game.