The Waverly Vikings will head out to challenge Elkhorn North at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Waverly is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They walked away with a 60-50 victory over Standing Bear on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Vikings as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak.
Waverly's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ashton Heffelfinger, who went 5 of 12 en route to 18 points and seven rebounds. Cameron Dubas was another key player, going 5 for 6 on his way to 15 points.
Waverly was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Elkhorn North got the win against Blair on Thursday by a conclusive 73-51. Elkhorn North has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Elkhorn North's win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.0 points per game. As for Waverly, their victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-13.
Waverly came out on top in a nail-biter against Elkhorn North in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, sneaking past 56-53. The rematch might be a little tougher for Waverly since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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