Springs Valley was the 39-35 winner over Loogootee when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Springs Valley Blackhawks took a 41-34 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Loogootee Lions on Saturday. The Blackhawks just can't catch a break and have now endured five losses in a row.
Madison Waggner was nothing short of spectacular for Loogootee: she dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds. Waggner continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Brianna Eckerle, who posted five points in addition to five assists and five boards.
Springs Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Loogootee, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Springs Valley will head out to square off against Martinsville at 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Springs Valley is facing Martinsville at the right time seeing as Martinsville is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Loogootee, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Clay City at 1:00 p.m. on January 4, 2025. Loogootee will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: Clay City will have lost four straight heading into Saturday's match.
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