Buckeye Valley and Hayes are an even 3-3 against one another since December of 2018, but not for long. The Barons will challenge the Pacers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Buckeye Valley is headed out to face Hayes after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. The Barons came out on top against Columbus School for Girls by a score of 39-29 on Monday. The victory continues a trend for the Barons in their matchups with the Unicorns: they've now won eight in a row.
Avelina Wagner
| 11/24/25 vs Columbus School for Girls | 9 |
| 11/26/24 @ Columbus School for Girls | 7 |
| 11/22/24 @ River Valley | 7 |
| 02/18/25 vs Eastmoor Academy | 6 |
| 02/04/25 @ Columbus Academy | 4 |
Buckeye Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Avelina Wagner, who posted seven points in addition to nine boards and eight assists. Those nine rebounds gave Wagner a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Makayla Bertke, who went 5-for-7 on her way to 10 points and six boards.
Buckeye Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 13 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Hayes had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They managed a 49-43 victory over Mt. Vernon on Friday.
Buckeye Valley barely slipped by Hayes in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, winning 49-48. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Barons 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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