After two games on the road, Arickaree is heading back home. They will take on the Weldon Valley Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Arickaree will be strutting in after a win while Weldon Valley will be coming in after a loss.
Last Saturday, everything went Arickaree's way against Front Range Baptist as Arickaree made off with a 42-19 win.
JANIYA SMITH was the offensive standout of the match as she scored 18 points along with 7 rebounds and 4 steals. That makes it two consecutive games in which she has scored at least 25% of Arickaree's points. JULISA QUINTEROS was another key contributor, scoring 8 points along with 9 rebounds and 4 steals.
Meanwhile, Weldon Valley was the victim of a tough 46-26 loss at the hands of Flagler last Saturday. Weldon Valley has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Weldon Valley had strong showings from Haylee Nelson, who scored 6 points along with 7 rebounds, and Skylar Scott, who scored 9 points along with 3 blocks.
The losses dropped Arickaree to 1-2 and Front Range Baptist to 1-4.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Arickaree have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 29 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Weldon Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 21 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
Everything came up roses for Arickaree against Weldon Valley in their previous matchup back in February as the team secured a 50-19 victory. Will Arickaree repeat their success, or does Weldon Valley have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
