Smithson Valley won the last time they faced Canyon, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Smithson Valley Rangers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 59-56 victory over the Canyon Cougars. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Rangers.
Smithson Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Wyatt Clemence, who went 8 for 17 en route to 20 points plus seven rebounds and three steals. Wayne Jurica was another key player, going 5 for 11 en route to 14 points plus four steals.
Smithson Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Smithson Valley now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Canyon, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2.
Smithson Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 54-51 win against Stevens on the 19th. Canyon has also already played their next matchup, a 46-42 loss against SA Roosevelt on the 19th.
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