Van Meter's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They slipped by the Earlham Cardinals 52-51. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
The win got Van Meter back to even at 3-3. As for Earlham, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Van Meter will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Des Moines Christian at 7:15 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Des Moines Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Van Meter likes a good challenge. Earlham will also get a bit of a break before their next game: they'll face off against Woodward-Granger at 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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