Ralston hasn't had much luck against Platteview recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Ralston Rams will be playing in front of their home fans against the Platteview Trojans at 6:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Ralston is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 39th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 66-16 to Mercy, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Rams were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 46-4.
Meanwhile, Platteview was just a bucket shy of victory on Tuesday and fell 41-40 to Duchesne.
Ralston will need focus on slowing down Kady Vanosdall, one of several Platteview players who made an impact when they last played. She posted 12 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Brea Weldon, who earned four points and six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Platteview smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Ralston's defeat dropped their record down to 0-18. As for Platteview, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Ralston was taken down by Platteview 66-16 when the teams last played on Thursday. Will Ralston have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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