The River Valley Dust Devils will square off against the Odyssey Institute Minotaur at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
River Valley is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They were dealt an 89-61 loss at the hands of Parker. While losing is never fun, the Dust Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 268th, while the Broncs are ranked 114th).
Meanwhile, Odyssey Institute came into Wednesday's match having lost 26 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 57-43 win over ALA - Anthem South on Wednesday. The Minotaur's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
River Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Odyssey Institute, their victory ended an 11-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-15.
Everything came up roses for River Valley against Odyssey Institute in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, as the team secured a 71-34 win. Does River Valley have another victory up their sleeve, or will Odyssey Institute turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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