Metea Valley hadn't done well against Neuqua Valley recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Metea Valley Mustangs came out on top against the Neuqua Valley Wildcats by a score of 43-36. The score was all tied up 14-14 at the break, but the Mustangs were the better team in the second half.
Metea Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jailyn Cutts, who posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Arainna Hammons, who put up ten points.
Metea Valley's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 7-17. As for Neuqua Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-18 record this season.
Metea Valley will head out to square off against Oswego at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Neuqua Valley, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Waubonsie Valley at 7:00 p.m.
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