Preview: Regis Jesuit Raiders vs. Valor Christian Eagles
The Regis Jesuit Raiders will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against the Valor Christian Eagles at 1:15 p.m. on March 9th. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Regis Jesuit had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Legend 55-53.
Meanwhile, Valor Christian faced Cherokee Trail in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Valor Christian came out on top against Cherokee Trail by a score of 71-59 on Thursday. The victory was nothing new for Valor Christian as they're now sitting on six straight.
Quinn Vansickle was her usual excellent self, scoring 31 points along with six rebounds and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points she has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Peyton Jones, who scored 13 points along with two steals and two blocks.
Regis Jesuit has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-7 record this season. As for Valor Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 22-4.
Regis Jesuit didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Valor Christian in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, but they still walked away with a 78-72 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Regis Jesuit since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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