Coleville came up into this matchup off a tough 46-point defeat last Saturday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Smith Valley Bulldogs by a score of 31-29 on Tuesday. The Wolves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Coleville's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kenna Lange, who posted 15 points in addition to eight boards and six assists. Lange is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last five games she's played. Ashley Tovar was another key player, putting up eight points along with ten steals and five rebounds.
Wolves
| 01/21/25 @ Smith Valley | 29-31 |
| 01/18/25 vs Pyramid Lake | 14-60 |
Even though they lost, Coleville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 11 consecutive matchups.
Coleville's record now sits at 7-10. As for Smith Valley, their record is now 9-6.
The future could be bright for both Coleville and Smith Valley: their next opponents haven't had the best luck recently. Coleville will look to extend Mineral County's three-game losing streak when the meet at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Similarly, Smith Valley will try to hand Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage their 11th-straight loss when the two meet at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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