Moapa Valley lost against Virgin Valley back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Moapa Valley Pirates came up short against the Virgin Valley Bulldogs, falling 68-46. The Pirates were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 39-17.
| 01/17/25 @ Virgin Valley | 3 |
| 01/13/25 @ Eldorado | 2 |
| 01/27/24 vs Pahrump Valley | 2 |
| 12/28/23 vs Lake Mead Christian Academy | 2 |
| 01/23/24 vs Cristo Rey St. Viator | 2 |
Moapa Valley's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Russell Hardy, who posted ten points. What's more, Hardy also racked up three assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Bryson Walker was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds.
Virgin Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Elian Pinto, who had 12 points along with eight assists and four steals. Another player making a difference was Drew Dixon, who went 6 for 13 en route to 17 points.
Moapa Valley has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.8 points per game. As for Virgin Valley, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 12-8.
Moapa Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 74-29 win against Cristo Rey St. Viator on the 21st. As for Virgin Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 67-41 victory against Eldorado on the 21st.
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