Tempe came up into this matchup off a tough 25-point defeat last Thursday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Valley Lutheran Flames by a score of 34-32 on Saturday. The Buffaloes' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Valley Lutheran's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Viddiate Clinton led the charge by putting up nine points along with eight steals and five boards. Clinton is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed six or more in the last four games she's played. Elise Winter was another key player, posting 11 points along with five boards and four steals.
Tempe's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Valley Lutheran, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
Tempe will venture away from home to take on Dysart at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Valley Lutheran, they will welcome Cicero Prep Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cicero Prep Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Valley Lutheran surely won't give up without a fight.
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