Basketball Recap: Citrus Hill Piles Up the Points Against Twentynine Palms

Citrus Hill had to skate by with only a three-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 44-point drubbing they dealt Twentynine Palms on Wednesday. The Hawks took their matchup with ease, bagging an 80-36 win over the Wildcats.

Alaric 'AJ' Hayes

Steals (Career)

11/19/25 vs Twentynine Palms	5
02/18/25 @ Katella	4
01/16/25 vs Vista del Lago	4
11/23/24 vs Sultana	4
02/21/25 @ Wilson	3

Citrus Hill was led to victory by Kannon Steward and Alaric 'AJ' Hayes. Steward dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten assists, while Hayes shot 69% from the field en route to 20 points and five steals. Those five steals gave Hayes a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jerren White, who posted eight points along with six boards and three steals.

Citrus Hill's record is now 2-0. As for Twentynine Palms, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Citrus Hill wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 65-58 victory against Beaumont on the 21st. As for Twentynine Palms, they have also already played their next contest, a 65-41 win against Grand Terrace on the 21st.