Plainview hasn't had much luck against Elkhorn Valley recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Pirates just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Falcons at 4:30 p.m. Plainview will be strutting in after a victory while Elkhorn Valley will be coming in after a loss.
Plainview will bounce into Saturday's matchup after beating Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. The Pirates strolled past the Bears with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 54-40. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Pirates.
Meanwhile, Elkhorn Valley faced Elgin/Pope John in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Falcons took a 49-41 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wolfpack. The loss was the Falcons' first of the season.
Plainview will have to keep a close watch on Korbin Werner and Logan Black, a pair of players who had a big impact on Elkhorn Valley's prior game. Werner posted 12 points along with eight assists and five boards, while Black dropped a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Davis Rutjens, who scored six points.
Plainview's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Elkhorn Valley, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Plainview came up short against Elkhorn Valley when the teams last played back in February, falling 47-39. Will the Pirates 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.
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