Liberty Common hasn't had much luck against Platte Valley recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Eagles will head out to square off against the Broncos at 7:00 p.m.
It was a Battle of the Birds when Liberty Common took on SkyView Academy on Saturday. The Eagles fell 58-51 to the Hawks. While the Eagles didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Hawks 9-4 in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, Platte Valley beat Brush 54-43 on Friday.
Platte Valley found their leader in sophomore Bryla Bunting, who posted 12 points in addition to eight assists and eight boards. Bunting also grabbed eight steals, which is notable because the Broncos are undefeated when she posts at least five steals, but 4-8 otherwise. Dyra Koffler was another key player, putting up seven points along with eight rebounds and six steals.
Platte Valley 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 eight offensive rebounds in 25 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Liberty Common's defeat dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Platte Valley, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-8.
Things could have been worse for Liberty Common, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 48-32 loss to Platte Valley when the teams last played back in February of 2025. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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