For the first time this season, Wellington will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Thompson Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Wellington is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against The Pinnacle. The Eagles came out on top against the Timberwolves by a score of 53-40 on Wednesday.
Wellington's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dawson Waldo led the charge by putting up 12 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Waldo a new career-high in three-point shooting accuracy (50%). Luke Moore was another key player, dropping a double-double with 13 points and 15 boards.
Meanwhile, Thompson Valley gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They took down Northridge 73-59.
Wellington better keep an eye on Leland Romero. He was instrumental in Thompson Valley's win, going 8-for-12 on his way to 19 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Garret Putnam, who posted 12 points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Thompson Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in ten consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Wellington took a serious blow against Thompson Valley in their previous matchup back in January, falling 88-43. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point Wellington was down 45-24.
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