Basketball Preview: Victor Valley Jackrabbits vs. Quartz Hill Royals
The Victor Valley Jackrabbits will challenge the Quartz Hill Royals at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Victor Valley's defense has only allowed 29.9 points per game this season, so Quartz Hill's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Victor Valley is likely headed into the game with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Palm Springs on Wednesday. Victor Valley took a 38-34 hit to the loss column at the hands of Palm Springs. The Jackrabbits' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Arnetta Ealy Newton, who almost dropped a triple-double on 12 points, 15 rebounds, and nine steals. Eris Roberts was another key player, posting nine points in addition to five assists.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Quartz Hill). They blew past Palmdale 52-27 on Thursday.
Quartz Hill's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.0 points per game. As for Victor Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Things could have been worse for Victor Valley, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 49-33 loss to Quartz Hill in their previous meeting back in January. Will Victor Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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