Basketball Recap: Linden's Losing Streak Snapped at 19 Games

Lions

Team Score

01/10/25 vs Big Valley Christian	36
12/06/24 vs Argonaut	27
12/19/24 vs Venture Academy	24
12/05/24 vs Millennium	18
12/17/24 @ Tokay	12

Linden had to endure a 19-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They managed a 36-30 victory over the Big Valley Christian Lions on Friday. Linden's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Despite the loss, Big Valley Christian had strong showings from Kailey Rivera, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 20 rebounds, and Anni Boren, who posted 14 points. That was a full 46.7% of Big Valley Christian's points, marking the fourth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.

Linden's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Big Valley Christian, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-10.

Linden and Big Valley Christian could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. Linden (ranked 1164th) will meet Riverbank (ranked 143rd) at 6:00 p.m. on January 17th. Meanwhile, Big Valley Christian will square off against Bret Harte at 6:00 p.m. on January 17th down 1,005 places (1283 vs. 278).