Valley Falls is on a five-game streak of home losses, Pleasant Ridge a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. The Valley Falls Dragons just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Pleasant Ridge Rams at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
On Monday, Valley Falls took a blow against Horton, falling 70-40. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Dragons have suffered against the Chargers since February 4, 2020.
Meanwhile, Pleasant Ridge was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 40-35 to McLouth.
Valley Falls will have to keep a close watch on Bre Demaranville and Haddie Miller, a pair of players who had a big impact on Pleasant Ridge's prior game. Demaranville posted 11 points and five rebounds, while Miller had four points along with 13 boards and five blocks. Emma Parker also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Even though they lost, Pleasant Ridge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in four consecutive contests.
Valley Falls' loss dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Pleasant Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-10.
Valley Falls was able to grind out a solid win over Pleasant Ridge in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, winning 51-43. Will Valley Falls repeat their success, or does Pleasant Ridge have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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