Centerville hadn't done well against Blue River Valley recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Centerville Bulldogs rang in the new year with a 37-27 victory over the Blue River Valley Vikings. The Bulldogs didn't have much to brag about two games back, but this win makes it their second in a row.
Centerville got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kendall Nelson out in front who posted six points. Taelynn Swartz was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and 11 boards.
Blue River Valley's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taylor Shelton, who put up nine points. Another player making a difference was Ella Schmitt, who had eight points.
Centerville's record now sits at 5-9. As for Blue River Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Centerville didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 39-19 win against Hagerstown on the 9th. As for Blue River Valley, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 59-20 defeat against Eastern Hancock on the 8th.
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