After flying high against Monticello back in December of 2025, Valley Central came back down to earth. The Vikings took a 42-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saugerties Sawyers on Saturday.
Saugerties' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Maddy Dragula led the charge by dropping a double-double with 11 points and ten boards. Those 11 points gave Dragula a new career-high. Lauren Stinemire was another key player, putting up seven points along with eight rebounds and four steals.
Valley Central's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Saugerties, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Looking ahead, Valley Central will face off against Newburgh Free Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings' defense better be ready for this one: the Goldbacks have averaged an impressive 61.5 points per game this season. As for Saugerties, they will take on Wallkill at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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