Basketball Recap: Weldon Valley Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Weldon Valley had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They walked away with a 44-32 victory over the Twin Peaks Classical Academy Timberwolves. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Warriors also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2025.

Weldon Valley got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Gracie Eiring out in front who posted 15 points in addition to eight steals and six rebounds. Those eight steals gave Eiring a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Haylee Nelson, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 18 boards.

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Previous 3 Games

02/12/26 vs Twin Peaks Classical Academy	44-32
02/11/26 vs Mile High Academy	40-36
02/10/26 @ Rocky Mountain Lutheran	62-44

Weldon Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 33 consecutive contests dating back to last season.

When it comes to explaining why Twin Peaks Classical Academy lost, don't look at Kaleigh Van Pelt. Despite the final result, she went 11-for-17 en route to 24 points along with seven steals and six rebounds. Van Pelt is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 25 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Selma Nuesken, who had six points and five blocks.

Weldon Valley's record now sits at 11-7. As for Twin Peaks Classical Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.

Weldon Valley has already played their next game, a 60-39 loss against Prairie on the 17th. As for Twin Peaks Classical Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 49-37 victory against Rocky Mountain Lutheran on the 17th.