Spring Valley won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They lost 76-55 to the Dutch Fork Silver Foxes. The Vikings have struggled against the Silver Foxes recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Spring Valley's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dominique Briggs, who posted 13 points along with six boards and three steals. Those 13 points gave Briggs a new career-high. Zie'L Ratchford was another key player, putting up 19 points.
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Even though they lost, Spring Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 23 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Spring Valley's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Dutch Fork, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Spring Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 79-46 win against Lancaster on the 21st. As for Dutch Fork, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 65-51 victory against Blythewood on the 21st.
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