Weldon Valley is 0-10 against Prairie since December of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. The Weldon Valley Warriors will host the Prairie Mustangs at 7:00 p.m.
Last Thursday, Weldon Valley came up short against Twin Peaks Classical Academy and fell 52-44.
The losing side was boosted by August Filter, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. That was a full 45.5% of Weldon Valley's points, marking the seventh time in a row Filter has posted more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Dane Johnston, who put up seven points along with ten boards and three steals.
Even though they lost, Weldon Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Prairie had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They came out on top against the Buffaloes by a score of 46-39.
Prairie's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-9. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.3 points over those games. As for Weldon Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 6-12.
Weldon Valley ended up a good deal behind Prairie in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, losing 44-29. Will Weldon Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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