It'll be a Battle of the Bugs the Hornets face off against the Yellow Jackets at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Calipatria is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 67-63 heartbreaker at the hands of Vincent Memorial.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Palo Verde Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They breezed past Holtville to the tune of 69-41 on Thursday. The victory continues a trend for the Yellow Jackets in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now won eight in a row.
Calipatria better keep an eye on Zaraivion Crowe. He was instrumental in Palo Verde Valley's win, dropping a double-double with 44 points and 11 boards. Crowe's evening made it 17 games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Yasias Green, who posted four points and three steals.
Palo Verde Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in nine consecutive contests.
Palo Verde Valley's win bumped their record up to 10-15. As for Calipatria, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-12.
Everything came up roses for Calipatria against Palo Verde Valley in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 65-29 victory. Does Calipatria have another victory up their sleeve, or will Palo Verde Valley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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