It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but the Valley Vikings ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They escaped with a win against Louisville Saints HomeSchool by the margin of a single free throw, 54-53. Valley's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Louisville Saints HomeSchool lost, one person who can't be blamed is John Omer. Despite the final result, he scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. The matchup was Omer's tenth in a row with at least ten points. Drew Hartman was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
The win makes it two in a row for Valley and bumps their season record up to 2-3. As for Louisville Saints HomeSchool, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley has the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Pleasure Ridge Park at 7:00 p.m. on December 13th. One thing working in Pleasure Ridge Park's favor is that they have posted big point totals every time they've taken the court this season. Louisville Saints HomeSchool won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Kentucky Country Day at 7:30 p.m. on December 12th.
