The Banning Broncos will challenge the Arroyo Valley Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Banning will be looking to extend their current ten-game winning streak.
Banning is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They had just enough and edged Edgewood out 51-48. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Broncos have posted since November 13, 2023.
Nylea Smith
| 02/13/25 vs Edgewood | 5 |
| 02/04/25 vs Cathedral City | 3 |
| 01/30/25 vs Desert Mirage | 1 |
| 01/28/25 @ Desert Hot Springs | 2 |
| 01/23/25 @ Cathedral City | 4 |
| + 10 more games |
Banning's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nylea Smith led the charge by putting up 12 points along with eight rebounds and five assists. That's the most assists Smith has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Maria Raygoza, who scored nine points in addition to seven boards and three steals.
Banning smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 21 offensive boards in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Arroyo Valley duked it out with South El Monte on Thursday. Arroyo Valley slipped by South El Monte 29-28. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Hawks.
Banning's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.9 points over those games. As for Arroyo Valley, their record now sits at 13-16.
Banning beat Arroyo Valley 40-28 in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Banning since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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