Basketball Recap: Smith Valley Drops Season-High Score on Mcdermitt

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Team Score (Highest)

12/12/25 vs McDermitt	62
12/04/25 vs Oasis Academy	60
12/06/25 vs Bishop Union	42
12/02/25 @ Yerington	40
12/05/25 vs Beatty	38

There's no place like home for Smith Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They came out on top against McDermitt by a score of 62-49 on Friday. Smith Valley's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

McDermitt's loss came despite strong showings from Ebony Crutcher and Cierra Smart. Crutcher posted 15 points and four steals, while Smart earned 14 points and five rebounds. Crutcher is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games she's played.

The win snapped Smith Valley's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-4 record. As for McDermitt, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Smith Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 53-37 victory against Wells on the 13th. As for McDermitt, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 71-37 win against Tonopah on the 12th.