The Valley Falls Dragons had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Pleasant Ridge by a score of 51-43 on Tuesday. Winning is a bit easier when you work as a team to rack up seven more assists than your opponent, as Valley Falls did.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Valley Falls to victory, but perhaps none more so than Korie Kirkwood, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Lauren Brown, who scored 14 points along with three steals.
Pleasant Ridge's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ava Potter, who scored 11 points. Isabela Major was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Pleasant Ridge struggled to work together and finished the game with only four assists. That's the fewest assists they've managed all season.
Valley Falls' win bumped their record up to 7-12. As for Pleasant Ridge, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-6.
Valley Falls will head out on the road to challenge Jackson Heights at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Valley Falls has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Pleasant Ridge, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Atchison County at 6:00 p.m. Atchison County is coming into the game with four straight losses on the road, meaning Pleasant Ridge will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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