Palo Verde Valley suffered their biggest defeat since December 19, 2024 on Thursday. They lost 69-46 to the Brawley Wildcats. The Yellow Jackets haven't had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.

Zaraivion Crowe
02/06/25 @ Brawley | 24 |
02/03/25 @ Southwest EC | 33 |
01/31/25 vs Holtville | 17 |
01/28/25 vs Brawley | 33 |
01/24/25 vs Southwest EC | 34 |
+ 11 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Palo Verde Valley lost, don't look at Zaraivion Crowe. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 24 points and 18 boards. Crowe's evening made it 16 games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Daymien Jauregui was another key player, putting up seven points and six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Palo Verde Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in eight consecutive matches.
Palo Verde Valley's loss dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Brawley, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 games, which provided a massive bump to their 19-8 record this season.
Looking ahead, Palo Verde Valley will look to defend their home court on February 13th against Holtville at 7:00 p.m. Palo Verde Valley is facing Holtville at the right time seeing as Holtville is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Brawley, they will venture away from home to take on Southwest EC at 7:00 p.m. on February 13th.
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