Gunnison Valley is a perfect 8-0 against Wayne since November of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Bulldogs will take on the Badgers at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Gunnison Valley beat North Sanpete 69-64.
Daxton Knudsen
| 11/25/25 vs North Sanpete | 9 |
| 11/21/25 vs Parowan | 9 |
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Gunnison Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Daxton Knudsen led the charge by almost dropping a double-double with 17 points and nine rebounds. Knudsen is crushing it when it comes to boards: he's pulled down at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Bridger Hill was another key player, putting up 11 points and five rebounds.
Gunnison Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Wayne, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They came out on top in a nail-biter against San Juan last Saturday, sneaking past 53-50. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Badgers have posted since November 23, 2024.
Wayne's win came from a few key players Gunnison Valley will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Blake Peterson, who posted 18 points and eight boards. Another player making a difference was Hunter Robins, who went 6-for-14 en route to 13 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks.
The victory got Wayne back to even at 1-1. As for Gunnison Valley, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Gunnison Valley strolled past Wayne in their previous meeting back in December of 2024 by a score of 68-54. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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