After flying high against Claymont last Wednesday, Tuscarawas Valley came back down to earth. The Tuscarawas Valley Trojans came up short against the Waterford Wildcats on Saturday, falling 45-24. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 163rd, while the Wildcats are ranked 23rd).
Tuscarawas Valley's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Elli Wallick, who posted ten points, and Leah Bourquin, who earned five points. Brennen Reichman also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Tuscarawas Valley has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-4 record this season. As for Waterford, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-1.
Tuscarawas Valley will face off against Hiland at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hiland will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Tuscarawas Valley surely won't give up without a fight. Waterford has already played their next game, a 48-23 win against Canal Winchester on the 20th.
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