Vallivue and Columbia are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2021, but not for long. The Vallivue Falcons will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Columbia Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Vallivue turned things around against Nampa on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 66-45 margin over the Bulldogs. The Falcons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 21 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Columbia, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They came out on top against Bishop Kelly by a score of 63-53 on Wednesday. With that victory, the Wildcats brought their scoring average up to 51.4 points per game.
Columbia's win came from a few key players Vallivue will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Blake Hansen, who almost dropped a double-double on 24 points and nine boards. Marcus Deleon was another key player, going 6 of 11 on his way to 13 points and seven rebounds.
Columbia was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Vallivue picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 3-5. As for Columbia, their victory bumped their record up to 3-6.
Vallivue came up short against Columbia when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 59-55. Will Vallivue have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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