The Springs Valley Blackhawks will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against the Orleans Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Springs Valley is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They fell to Mitchell 62-57. The Blackhawks just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Orleans against Crothersville on Saturday as the team secured a 61-28 win. The squad ran away with 49 points in the first half and mostly just sat on those to pick up the victory.
Orleans' success was spearheaded by the efforts of Alex DeWitt, who almost dropped a double-double on 23 points and nine rebounds, and Rylan Crocker, who went 7 for 16 en route to 19 points plus five rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Bryce Jones, who scored eight points along with five assists and two steals.
Orleans was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Crothersville only posted four.
Springs Valley might still be hurting after the 62-41 loss they got from Orleans when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Springs Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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