
Pirates
01/09/25 vs Basic | 46-42 |
01/08/25 @ Pinecrest Academy Cadence | 39-27 |
12/21/24 vs Lincoln County | 28-17 |
12/21/24 vs Green Valley | 37-20 |
12/20/24 vs Southeast Career Tech | 49-28 |
+ 3 more games |
Moapa Valley entered their tilt with Basic on Thursday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They snuck past the Basic Wolves with a 46-42 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Pirates, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Leading Moapa Valley to victory were Sienna Neilson and Claire Cox. Neilson dropped a double-double on 19 points and 15 rebounds, while Cox went 6 of 12 on her way to 17 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals. Cox's evening made it six games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points.
Moapa Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matches.
Basic lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Mia Frias, who posted 13 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Tatum Meatoga, who had 15 points.
Moapa Valley's win bumped their record up to 11-4. As for Basic, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season.
Moapa Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 54-14 victory against Chaparral on the 10th. As for Basic, they will face off against Canyon Springs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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