The Leland & Gray Rebels will head out on the road to square off against Rivendell Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in their respective states (Leland & Gray is ranked 44th in Vermont, while Rivendell Academy is ranked 46th in New Hampshire).
Last Tuesday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Leland & Gray beat Poultney 35-30.
Rivendell Academy was handed a three-point defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Twin Valley on Monday. Rivendell Academy blew past Twin Valley, posting a 62-20 victory at home. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Rivendell Academy has posted yet this season.
Rivendell Academy relied on the efforts of Mason Fahey, who dropped a triple-double on 18 points, ten rebounds, and 12 steals, and Lily Murray, who dropped a double-double on 30 points and 11 rebounds. That's the first time this season that Fahey scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Shaylee Carter, who scored seven points along with three steals.
Leland & Gray's victory bumped their record up to 5-8. As for Rivendell Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-7.
Everything came up roses for Leland & Gray against Rivendell Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2023 as the squad secured a 40-13 victory. Does Leland & Gray have another victory up their sleeve, or will Rivendell Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
