The Virgin Valley Bulldogs waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with two straight wins but they left with three. They blew past Moapa Valley 61-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Virgin Valley has posted since December 28, 2023.
Reece Leavitt was the offensive standout of the contest as he scored 16 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. Elian Pinto was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with seven assists.
Moapa Valley lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Bryson Walker, who scored 18 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Brigham Whitmore, who scored 11 points along with three blocks.
Virgin Valley pushed their record up to 11-8 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.7 points per game. As for Moapa Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost nine of their last 12 matchups, which lines up perfectly with their 4-13-1 record this season.
Virgin Valley will face off against Lincoln County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lincoln County has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 435 points over their last six games. Moapa Valley won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Eldorado at 6:30 p.m. on January 17th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Nevada (Eldorado is ranked 70th, while Moapa Valley is ranked 83rd).
