Basketball Recap: Krysta Ezenwa Key Part of a Team Effort in Grizzlies Win

After losing to Castaic the last time they met, Golden Valley decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Golden Valley Grizzlies blew past the Castaic Coyotes 50-27 on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Grizzlies.

Golden Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Krysta Ezenwa led the charge by dropping a double-double on 19 points and 18 boards. That makes it six consecutive games in which Ezenwa has scored at least a third of Golden Valley's points. Janice Orantes was another key player, going 5 for 9 en route to 13 points and three steals.

Grizzlies

Assists

01/21/25 vs Castaic	13
01/14/25 @ West Ranch	10

Golden Valley was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Golden Valley's victory bumped their record up to 7-12. As for Castaic, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-14.

Golden Valley didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 51-19 defeat against Hart on the 24th. Castaic has also already played their next matchup, a 75-12 loss against Valencia on the 24th.