Vanlue hadn't done well against Van Buren recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Vanlue Wildcats took down the Van Buren Black Knights 57-43. For the Wildcats, this counts as revenge for the 45-29 win the Black Knights walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2024.
Olivia Secord
| 02/06/25 vs Van Buren | 7 |
| 02/01/25 @ Waite | 9 |
| 01/30/25 @ Leipsic | 2 |
| 01/28/25 @ Cardinal Stritch | 7 |
| 01/25/25 @ Ridgemont | 5 |
| + 33 more games |
Vanlue's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Olivia Secord, who went 6 of 11 en route to 18 points and seven steals. Secord is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 38 games she's played dating back to last season. Adrienne Phillips was another key player, dropping a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds.
Vanlue 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 nine offensive rebounds in eight consecutive games.
Vanlue's victory bumped their record up to 9-13. As for Van Buren, they dropped their record down to 6-14 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Looking ahead, Vanlue will be playing at home against Mohawk at 12:00 p.m. on February 15th. As for Van Buren, they will face off against Miller City at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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