Salem Hills unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 75-70 to the Cedar Valley Aviators on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Salem Hills lost, don't look at Elijah Gasser. Despite the final result, he went 9-for-15 to rack up 26 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryder Hales, who shot 71% from the field en route to 11 points and three steals.
The victory got Cedar Valley back to even at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Salem Hills will take on Mountain Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cedar Valley, they will venture away from home to take on Judge Memorial Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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