Midland Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 42-39 heartbreaker at the hands of the Gilbert Indians. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since November 29, 2024.
Despite the loss, Midland Valley saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Zekenya Eberhart posted 18 points.
Midland Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Gilbert, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-11.
Midland Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 63-43 loss against Aiken on the 14th. Gilbert has also already played their next game, a 66-35 win against Brookland-Cayce on the 14th.
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