Sandhills Valley hadn't done well against Sumner-Eddyville-Miller recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Sandhills Valley Mavericks secured a 40-35 W over the Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Mustangs. For the Mavericks, this counts as revenge for the 39-25 victory the Mustangs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2023.
| 12/09/24 vs Sumner-Eddyville-Miller | 6 |
| 12/09/23 vs Arthur County | 5 |
| 02/20/24 vs South Loup | 5 |
| 12/08/23 @ Sutherland | 5 |
| 01/22/24 @ Mullen | 3 |
Sandhills Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Leyton Connell led the charge by putting up 12 points and six steals. The dominant performance gave Connell a new career-high in steals. Another player making a difference was Kyle Kramer, who posted four points in addition to 15 boards and four blocks.
When it comes to explaining why Sumner-Eddyville-Miller lost, don't look at Chance Daake. Despite the final result, he went 8 of 20 on his way to 20 points and five rebounds. Daake is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Jayce Boteo-Mazariegos, who had seven points and five rebounds.
The win made it two in a row for Sandhills Valley and bumps their season record up to 2-0. As for Sumner-Eddyville-Miller, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Sandhills Valley will challenge Sutherland at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sumner-Eddyville-Miller, they will host Elm Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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