Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Ahmad Mcclellan and Malachi Black Lead West Valley to Victory

West Valley won the last time they faced Perris and things went their way on Thursday too. The West Valley Mustangs walked away with a 64-56 win over the Perris Panthers.

West Valley was led to victory by Malachi Black and Ahmad McClellan. Black dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten boards, while McClellan went 6 of 14 on his way to 18 points along with eight steals and six boards. Black has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 11 times he's played. Josh Rameriez was another key player, going 5 of 12 on his way to 14 points.

West Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.

West Valley now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Perris, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-8.

West Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 66-45 victory against Heritage on the 16th. As for Perris, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tahquitz at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Perris is facing Tahquitz at the right time seeing as Tahquitz is stuck on a five-game losing streak.