After two games on the road, Platte Valley is heading back home. They will take on the Frontier Academy Wolverines at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Platte Valley lost a heartbreaker when they last took the court, but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. They had to suffer through a rough 62-31 loss at the hands of Resurrection Christian. Platte Valley has struggled against Resurrection Christian recently, as their match on Tuesday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
The losing side was boosted by Braylon Edstrom, who scored 16 points. He hasn't dropped below 16 points for four straight games. Another player making a difference was Regan Edstrom, who scored seven points.
Meanwhile, Frontier Academy came up short against Liberty Common on Tuesday and fell 54-41.
Platte Valley has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. As for Frontier Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 6-11.
Platte Valley beat Frontier Academy 53-46 when the teams last played back in February of 2023. Will Platte Valley repeat their success, or does Frontier Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.