There's no place like home for Platte Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Bennett Tigers 55-53. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Broncos' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 204th, while the Tigers are ranked 92nd).
Platte Valley's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Regan Edstrom, who went 6 for 9 from beyond the arc on his way to 20 points and five rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Edstrom has scored at least a third of Platte Valley's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Talyn Short, who posted 15 points and five assists.
Broncos
| 01/10/25 vs Bennett | 14 |
| 12/19/24 @ Fort Lupton | 13 |
| 01/07/25 @ Eaton | 7 |
| 01/04/25 @ Sidney | 7 |
| 12/21/24 @ Woodland Park | 4 |
Platte Valley was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Platte Valley's win bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Bennett, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-3.
Platte Valley will host Highland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bennett, they will head out to take on Weld Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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