The Valley Center Hornets had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 67-64 win over Salina Central on Friday. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Valley Center got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Austin Saner out in front who scored 21 points along with five steals. Saner is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryson Saner, who scored 12 points along with three steals.
Valley Center's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-15. As for Salina Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valley Center will take on South at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Valley Center is coming into the match with 13 straight wins on the road, so South is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Salina Central, they will face off against Andover on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Andover's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Salina Central has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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