The Papillion-LaVista Monarchs will be taking part in a tournament against the Bellevue West Thunderbirds at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bellevue West took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Papillion-LaVista, who comes in off a win.
Papillion-LaVista will bounce into Thursday's contest after beating Millard South, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Monarchs snuck past the Patriots with a 49-45 victory on Saturday. The game was the first time the Monarchs have beaten the Patriots on their court since January 3, 2019.
Papillion-LaVista's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Corryn Estelle, who posted nine points and five rebounds, and Ciara Poitier, who had eight points.
Papillion-LaVista smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive games dating back to last season.
Bellevue West kicked off their season on the road on Saturday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell just short of Millard North by a score of 46-44. The loss continues a trend for the Thunderbirds in their meetings with the Mustangs: they've now lost three in a row.
Papillion-LaVista beat Bellevue West 75-62 in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Do the Monarchs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Thunderbirds turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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