The Deer Trail Eagles will be playing at home against the Weldon Valley Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Deer Trail is out to stop a 12-game streak of losses at home.
Last Tuesday, Deer Trail earned a 30-23 victory over Bethune. The win was just what Deer Trail needed coming off of a 81-12 loss in their prior contest.
Deer Trail's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mursal Hussein led the charge by scoring eight points. Dylan Bertram was another key contributor, scoring seven points.
Weldon Valley suffered their biggest defeat since December 12, 2023 on Tuesday. They were beaten by Otis 65-27. Weldon Valley was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-8.
Deer Trail's win ended a 12-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-10. As for Weldon Valley, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 2-10.
Deer Trail came up short against Weldon Valley in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, falling 65-55. Will Deer Trail have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
