Having just played yesterday, the Sterling Tigers will get right back to it and host the Valley Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Monday, Sterling didn't have too much trouble with Fort Morgan as they won 49-31. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won four in a row.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They came out on top against Fort Morgan by a score of 46-35 on Saturday.
Valley's win came from a few key players Sterling will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Nevaeh Jimenez, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 13 boards. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in assists (eight). Another player making a difference was Kendyll Mayhugh, who on her way to 11 points and five rebounds.
Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in four consecutive matches.
Valley has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-8 record this season. Sterling now has a winning record of 11-10.
Sterling came up short against Valley in their previous matchup two weeks ago, falling 41-32. Will Sterling have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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