The Sandhills Valley Mavericks are taking a road trip to take on the Sutherland Sailors on Thursday.
Sandhills Valley is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Sumner-Eddyville-Miller on Monday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Mavericks took a blow against the Mustangs, falling 62-29. The Mavericks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-9.
Meanwhile, after only 30 points in their last game, Sutherland made sure to put some points up on the board against Brady on Monday. The Sailors came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 61-48. The game was the first time the Sailors have beaten the Eagles on their court since December 10, 2019.
Sutherland's win came from a few key players Sandhills Valley will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jackson Saner, who posted 18 points along with six assists and six rebounds. What's more, he posted three steals, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Keigan Kershner, who earned 11 points in addition to seven steals and six boards.
Sandhills Valley's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Sutherland, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Sandhills Valley won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, slipping by Sutherland 28-27. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mavericks since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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