The Sioux Valley Cossacks had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They strolled past Great Plains Lutheran with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 64-50. The win was familiar territory for Sioux Valley who now have six in a row.
Great Plains Lutheran's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Abby Kjenstad, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds. Kjenstad is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 16 or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Holmen, who scored ten points along with six rebounds and two blocks.
Sioux Valley has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 16 games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. As for Great Plains Lutheran, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-6.
Sioux Valley will head out on the road to square off against Flandreau at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Flandreau will roll in looking for their 22nd straight victory, something Sioux Valley surely won't give up without a fight. Great Plains Lutheran does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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