The Minatare Indians can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They rang in the new year with a 52-39 win over Creek Valley. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Minatare has managed all season.
Creek Valley lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Mason Timm, who scored seven points along with 12 rebounds and four blocks. Those 12 rebounds set a new season-high mark for him. Jaxson Wickham was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Minatare's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Creek Valley, they bumped their record down to 0-8 with that defeat, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Minatare will face off against Garden County at 6:31 p.m. on Tuesday. Garden County is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 50 points per game. As for Creek Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sioux County at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Nebraska (Sioux County is ranked 261st, while Creek Valley is ranked 279th).
