The Dunsmuir Tigers can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. Everything went their way against Surprise Valley as Dunsmuir made off with a 47-27 win. Dunsmuir's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Dunsmuir's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cyla Clemens led the charge by almost dropping a triple-double on 24 points, nine rebounds, and ten steals. That makes it seven consecutive games in which Clemens has scored at least a third of Dunsmuir's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Abby Powell, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds.
Despite the loss, Surprise Valley still got an impressive performance from Rylee Arreche, who scored eight points.
Dunsmuir's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-9. As for Surprise Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.
Dunsmuir will head out on the road to face off against Butte Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Butte Valley's favor as the team sits on seven straight wins at home while Dunsmuir has been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season. Surprise Valley will take on Hayfork at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hayfork will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Surprise Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
