Capital was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Spring Valley Timberwolves, falling 83-52. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 54th, while the Timberwolves are ranked fourth).
Spring Valley got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Clay Robertson out in front who went 11-for-13 to rack up 29 points and seven rebounds. The game was Robertson's 12th in a row with at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Harrison Riggs, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and ten boards.
Capital's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Spring Valley, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 16-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Capital and St. Albans will face off at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. St. Albans knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past eight matches -- so hopefully Capital likes a good challenge. As for Spring Valley, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Winfield at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Spring Valley knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven games -- so hopefully Winfield likes a good challenge.
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