Basketball Recap: North Valley Christian Academy Gets the Win

North Valley Christian Academy's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They snuck past the Trivium Prep Crimson Knights with a 38-34 victory.

North Valley Christian Academy found their leader in sophomore Triniti Terracciano, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten boards. That makes it seven consecutive games in which Terracciano has scored at least a third of North Valley Christian Academy's points. Kalina Santor was another key player, putting up six points in addition to eight steals and five rebounds.

North Valley Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Trivium Prep only pulled down eight offensive boards.

Trivium Prep's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Madison Hager, who posted ten points and six steals. Hager is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least four every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Bella Rojas-Sida, who scored eight points and five steals.

North Valley Christian Academy's record now sits at 9-11. As for Trivium Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.

North Valley Christian Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 34-28 win against The Gregory School on the 30th. Trivium Prep has also already played their next game, a 42-38 victory against Chandler Prep on the 29th.