Basketball Recap: Tulelake Victorious

Tulelake won the last time they faced Big Valley and things went their way on Monday too. The Tulelake Honkers snuck past the Big Valley Cardinals with a 60-55 win.

Big Valley's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Connor Kenobbie, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 18 rebounds. Josue Barba was another key player, dropping a double-double on ten points and 12 boards.

Tulelake's victory bumped their record up to 4-11. As for Big Valley, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 6-4.

Tulelake has already played their next matchup, a 64-36 defeat against Lost River on the 14th. As for Big Valley, they will venture away from home to take on Hayfork at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Hayfork has won four straight at home, while Big Valley won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.