Basketball Recap: Eden Roberts' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Victor Valley over Hesperia Christian

If Victor Valley was riding high fresh off their 59-30 takedown of Academy for Academic Excellence on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Jackrabbits fell 46-39 to the Hesperia Christian Patriots on Thursday. The Jackrabbits were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.

Victor Valley's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eden Roberts, who posted 12 points. Arnetta Ealy Newton was another key player, putting up seven points along with eight boards and three blocks.

Victor Valley now has a losing record of 1-2.

Coming up, Victor Valley and Arrowhead Christian will face off at 4:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. As for Hesperia Christian, they have already played their next game, a 42-23 victory against Lucerne Valley on the 20th.