California High School Basketball - Valley Christian nipped by Loyola
January 3, 2024: Los Angeles, CA 90006 In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Loyola Cubs basketball team scored a tight 49-46 triumph over the Valley Christian Defenders.
In their next game, the Cubs face the Notre Dame (SO) Knights (Sherman Oaks, CA) in a Mission match, on Friday, January 5. Loyola will attempt to move on its 12-6 season record. The Knights enter the match with a 15-0 record after their 73-41 non-league win over Alemany (Mission Hills, CA).
With the defeat, Valley Christian moves to 10-8 on the year. The Defenders host Maranatha (Pasadena, CA) to face the Minutemen in a Olympic match on Friday, January 5. The Minutemen enter the match with a record of 11-4. Maranatha won 65-60 in their recent league match against Village Christian (Sun Valley, CA)