The National Trail Blazers scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They secured a 67-62 W over Mississinawa Valley. The win was some much needed relief for National Trail as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Mississinawa Valley's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cing Scott, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 13 rebounds. That's the first time this season that Scott pulled down eight or more rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyle Wehrkamp, who scored 16 points along with five assists and five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Mississinawa Valley were smashing the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
National Trail's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Mississinawa Valley, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 1-5.
National Trail will take on Preble Shawnee at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Preble Shawnee knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past four games -- so hopefully National Trail likes a good challenge. Mississinawa Valley will be home for the holidays to greet Newton Local at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
