Basketball Recap: Valley View Eagles vs. West Valley Mustangs
Valley View took care of business in their home opener on Tuesday (and then some). They claimed a resounding 81-18 victory over the West Valley Mustangs. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Eagles just coasted through the last quarter.
Valley View was led to victory by Mason Long and Jada Booten. Long went 7 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 25 points plus six rebounds and three steals, while Booten dropped a double-double on 16 points and 16 rebounds. Long's evening made it eight games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Tiana Washington was another key player, posting seven points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Valley View smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in ten consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
West Valley's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ariana Cruz, who earned ten points. Another player making a difference was Makayla Castaneda, who earned six points.
West Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Valley View will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Calvary Chapel at 4:30 p.m. on December 2nd. West Valley has already played their next match, a 34-27 win against Hamilton on the 21st.
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