Thompson Valley will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against Wellington at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Thompson Valley is headed out to face Wellington after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. The Eagles took down Northridge 73-59 on Tuesday.
Leland Romero was nothing short of spectacular: he went 8-for-12 to rack up 19 points in addition to eight rebounds and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Garret Putnam, who posted 12 points along with five boards and three steals.
Thompson Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in ten consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Wellington had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against The Pinnacle by a score of 53-40 on Wednesday.
Wellington's win came from a few key players Thompson Valley will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Dawson Waldo, who had 12 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. What's more, he also posted a 38% shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in January. Luke Moore was another key player, dropping a double-double with 13 points and 15 boards.
Everything came up roses for Thompson Valley against Wellington when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured an 88-43 win. In that matchup, Thompson Valley amassed a halftime lead of 45-24, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.
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