Basketball Recap: Delta Charter's Luck Changes for the Better on Thursday

Hailee Valencerina

Points

01/22/26 @ Humphreys Able Charter	23
01/20/26 @ Lodi Academy	14
01/12/26 @ Vanguard College Prep	15
01/07/26 vs Turlock Christian	19
01/06/26 vs Stockton Christian	7

If Humphreys Able Charter wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Delta Charter, they should've done a better job of containing Hailee Valencerina. The Dragons simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat the Legacy 45-13 for which the team can thank Valencerina, who dropped a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 15.6 points per game.

The team also got some help courtesy of Marisa Ballesteros, who posted six points and ten steals. Ballesteros is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season.

With the victory, Delta Charter broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-3. As for Humphreys Able Charter, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Delta Charter will face off against Stockton Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Humphreys Able Charter, they will challenge Lodi Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Titans' defense has only allowed 29.5 points per game this season, so the Legacy's offense will have their work cut out for them.