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Metea Valley takes advantage of Waubonsie Valley turnovers

By Mike Chamernik

Waubonsie Valley didn’t turn the ball over in the second half against Metea Valley until Bryson Oliver’s steal just a few minutes into the fourth quarter.

That would prove to be the spark the Mustangs needed, igniting a 7-0 run, breaking up a tie game and allowing Metea Valley to earn a 58-49 victory in Friday’s Upstate Eight Valley game.

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