West Valley takes down Colusa in a playoff battle

By Team Reports Feb 22, 2024, 6:29pm

Recap: West Valley Eagles vs. Colusa RedHawks

The West Valley Eagles had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They breezed by Colusa at home to the tune of 74-47 on Tuesday. West Valley has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 19 matchups by 21 points or more this season.

West Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Whitney King, who scored 15 points along with seven assists and three steals. King also posted two blocks for the first time this season. Another player making a difference was Kayla Wiley, who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine rebounds.

West Valley's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-7. They've been dominating during the matchups in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 31.8 points. As for Colusa, their loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 24-6.

West Valley will face off against University Prep at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. One thing working in West Valley's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last nine matches. Colusa does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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