The Modoc Braves will take on the West Valley Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Modoc had to start their season on the road on Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against Enterprise, falling 50-24. The Braves were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-4.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Ashlynn Albright, who scored five points in addition to three steals.
Even though they lost, Modoc smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, a win for West Valley just wasn't in the cards on Saturday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They lost 53-28 to Foothill. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now lost four in a row.
Modoc didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against West Valley in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, but they still walked away with a 44-38 victory. Will Modoc repeat their success, or does West Valley have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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