Paint Valley lost against Hillsboro back in December of 2023 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Paint Valley Bearcats took a blow against the Hillsboro Indians, falling 64-33. While losing is never fun, the Bearcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 731st, while the Indians are ranked 147th).
Paint Valley's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Braylyn Cunningham, who posted ten points, and Karris Dye, who had seven points and nine rebounds. Dye is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. Mayah Collier also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Bearcats
| 01/13/25 vs Hillsboro | 33-64 |
| 12/30/24 @ Lynchburg-Clay | 35-50 |
Even though they lost, Paint Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive matchups.
Kobie Miles was a one-woman wrecking crew for Hillsboro as she went 7 for 12 on her way to 21 points and five steals. Another player making a difference was Tylee Davis, who put up 12 points and three steals.
Paint Valley's record is now 1-11. As for Hillsboro, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-2.
Paint Valley didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 58-33 loss against Huntington on the 15th. As for Hillsboro, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 57-47 win against Washington on the 15th.
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