Malia Smith of Neuqua Valley fouls Lori Obendorf (25) of Metea Valley under the basket. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Allison Hedrick (right) of Neuqua Valley leans around Jenny Voytell (15) of Metea Valley to get a look at the basket during the teams' first meeting Nov. 30. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
| Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Najee Smith (14) of Neuqua Valley takes off on a fast break as Kellee Clay of Metea Valley gives chase. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Nia Flowers (right) of Metea Valley drives to the basket against Myia Starks of Neuqua Valley. The sophomore transfer Flowers has been a boost to the Mustangs this season. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Lauren Deveikis (left) of Neuqua Valley looks for an open teammate as she is guarded by Bria Walker of Metea Valley. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
If they just stay within shouting distance, the Neuqua Valley Wildcats are probably going to catch the opposition at the end. On Friday, the Wildcats’ energy, depth and pressure defense won the day again, as Neuqua, which was trailing for the entire game, finally caught …
