Basketball Recap: Valley Drops Highest Score of Season Against Paducah

Patriots

Margin (Wins)

01/03/25 vs Paducah	73
01/14/25 @ Motley County	60
12/06/24 vs Knox City	59
11/12/24 vs Highland Park	58
12/07/24 vs Crosbyton	52

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Valley). They took their contest on Tuesday with ease, bagging an 83-16 win over the Paducah Dragons. The Patriots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 22 matches by 20 points or more this season.

Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Allie Pigg, who went 9 of 14 en route to 22 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Trinity Schlueter, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds.

Valley was working as a unit and finished the game with 22 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January of 2024.

Valley's victory was their 18th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 26-2. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.1 points per game. As for Paducah, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-21.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley will welcome Patton Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Valley's defense has only allowed 26.6 points per game this season, so Patton Springs' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Paducah, they will be playing at home against Spur at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.