It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but the Cedar Valley Aviators ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Spanish Fork 50-48. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Cedar Valley has posted yet this season.
Leading Cedar Valley to victory were Olivia Kaaihue and Hadley Whiting. Kaaihue scored 24 points along with five steals, while Whiting almost dropped a triple-double on nine points, 12 rebounds, and nine steals. Whiting also posted two+ blocks for the first time this season. Another player making a difference was Afton Beck, who scored three points along with three steals.
Cedar Valley's victory bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Spanish Fork, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.
Cedar Valley will stay at home for another game and welcome Salem Hills at 5:15 p.m. on January 19th. Salem Hills is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Spanish Fork, they will challenge Wasatch at 5:15 p.m. on Friday.
