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Tournament Preview: Lady Vikings vs Falcons 2/12
The Teays Valley Lady Vikings (7-15) are gearing up to face off against the Franklin Heights Falcons (5-16) in their first OHSAA Tournament game. Both teams have struggled to find consistency this season, but Teays Valley will be looking to bounce back from their recent 60-30 loss to Pickerington Central.
Lady Vikings Look to Regroup
Teays Valley's previous game saw Cooper McManaway lead the team in scoring with eight points, including two three-pointers. However, the Lady Vikings were unable to contain Pickerington Central's offense, ultimately falling short. Against Franklin Heights, Teays Valley will need to tighten up their defense and find ways to score consistently.
Falcons Seek to End Skid
Franklin Heights, on the other hand, has lost 15 of their last 16 games, including a 57-20 drubbing at the hands of Whitehall-Yearling. The Falcons have struggled to find offense, averaging just 36.0 points per game. Riley Hambel has been a bright spot for Franklin Heights, leading the team with 13.4 points per game.
Key Matchups
Teays Valley's defense will face a significant challenge in containing Franklin Heights' star player, Riley Hambel. As the Falcons' primary scoring threat, Hambel's performance will be crucial in determining the outcome of the game. Additionally, the Falcons' offense will need to find ways to score against a Teays Valley defense that has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season.
Game Details
The Lady Vikings will host the Falcons on February 12th at 7:00 pm at Ashville's Teays Valley High School. I'll be at TVHS, ready to catch all the action as the Lady Vikings take on the Falcons!
Coach's Corner
"You can never overlook a team, no matter what their record is, because if you overlook us and our record, bad things could happen to you," said Teays Valley coach Trevor Younkin. "It's tournament time; our record is 0-0 and the 7-15 doesn't matter. It's a whole new season, and because we're young, we will return 90% of our team, so we're going to use this as experience."
The Teays Valley Lady Vikings (7-15) are gearing up to face off against the Franklin Heights Falcons (5-16) in their first OHSAA Tournament game. Both teams have struggled to find consistency this season, but Teays Valley will be looking to bounce back from their recent 60-30 loss to Pickerington Central.
Lady Vikings Look to Regroup
Teays Valley's previous game saw Cooper McManaway lead the team in scoring with eight points, including two three-pointers. However, the Lady Vikings were unable to contain Pickerington Central's offense, ultimately falling short. Against Franklin Heights, Teays Valley will need to tighten up their defense and find ways to score consistently.
Falcons Seek to End Skid
Franklin Heights, on the other hand, has lost 15 of their last 16 games, including a 57-20 drubbing at the hands of Whitehall-Yearling. The Falcons have struggled to find offense, averaging just 36.0 points per game. Riley Hambel has been a bright spot for Franklin Heights, leading the team with 13.4 points per game.
Key Matchups
Teays Valley's defense will face a significant challenge in containing Franklin Heights' star player, Riley Hambel. As the Falcons' primary scoring threat, Hambel's performance will be crucial in determining the outcome of the game. Additionally, the Falcons' offense will need to find ways to score against a Teays Valley defense that has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season.
Game Details
The Lady Vikings will host the Falcons on February 12th at 7:00 pm at Ashville's Teays Valley High School. I'll be at TVHS, ready to catch all the action as the Lady Vikings take on the Falcons!
Coach's Corner
"You can never overlook a team, no matter what their record is, because if you overlook us and our record, bad things could happen to you," said Teays Valley coach Trevor Younkin. "It's tournament time; our record is 0-0 and the 7-15 doesn't matter. It's a whole new season, and because we're young, we will return 90% of our team, so we're going to use this as experience."