Blue Valley hasn't had much luck against Hanover recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Blue Valley Rams will venture away from home to take on the Hanover Wildcats at 6:15 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hanover better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if last week is any indication, that's when Blue Valley really get things going. Blue Valley was the clear victor by a 54-30 margin over Frankfort on Saturday. The Rams have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 22 points or more this season.
| 01/18/25 @ Frankfort | 5 |
| 01/16/25 @ Hanover | 4 |
| 01/14/25 @ Clifton-Clyde | 5 |
| 01/03/25 vs Onaga | 5 |
| 12/20/24 vs Rural Vista [Hope/White City] | 7 |
Blue Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bryleigh Brockman, who posted ten points along with eight boards and five steals. Brockman is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Bralynn Brockman, who had nine points and five rebounds.
Blue Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in nine consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Hanover put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy 56-38 victory over Blue Valley. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked third, while the Rams are ranked 136th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Hanover's win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.4 points per game. As for Blue Valley, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-3.
Things could have been worse for Blue Valley, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 56-38 loss to Hanover in their previous matchup on Thursday. Can Blue Valley avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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