Willapa Valley's game on Tuesday was all tied up 24-24 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They took a 53-48 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Taholah Chitwhins. The Vikings were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Chitwhins earlier this season, when they won 59-52.
Tylar Keeton
| 01/27/25 @ Naselle | 21 |
| 12/05/24 @ Columbia Adventist Academy | 20 |
| 01/31/25 @ Taholah | 15 |
| 01/07/25 vs Taholah | 15 |
| 02/11/25 @ Taholah | 14 |
| + 14 more games |
Despite the defeat, Willapa Valley saw an underclassman step up: freshman Tylar Keeton dropped a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Keeton is becoming a predictor of Willapa Valley's success: when she posts at least eight boards the team is 8-4 (and 3-5 when she doesn't). Kylee Fluke was another key player, putting up six points and five rebounds.
Willapa Valley's loss dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Taholah, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Willapa Valley will face off against Oakville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Taholah, they will host Columbia Adventist Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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