Southern Valley kicked off their season on the road on Thursday and hit a couple of potholes. They had to suffer through an 80-52 loss at the hands of the Minden Whippets. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it eight in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Southern Valley lost, don't look at Isaac Hamilton. Despite the final result, he shot 50% from the field on his way to 28 points and five steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Lans, who posted nine points.
Traelin Christensen had an outrageously good game for Minden as he went 9-for-15 en route to 24 points and seven rebounds. Landon Bules was another key player, shooting 64% from the field to rack up 19 points.
Southern Valley didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 54-43 defeat against Elm Creek on the 5th. As for Minden, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 73-21 loss against Ogallala on the 6th.
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