Ygnacio Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were beaten by the Clayton Valley Charter Ugly Eagles 87-38. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 824th, while the Ugly Eagles are ranked 58th).
Despite the loss, Ygnacio Valley still got an impressive performance from Sa'Rye Starks, who posted 20 points in addition to six boards and six steals. That was a full 52.6% of Ygnacio Valley's points, marking the eighth time in a row she's put up more than a third of the team's points. Kaitlyn Tatom was another key player, putting up eight points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Wolves
| 01/17/25 @ Clayton Valley Charter | 38-87 |
| 01/15/25 vs Campolindo | 42-72 |
| 01/10/25 vs Las Lomas | 26-45 |
Even though they lost, Ygnacio Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive matches.
Ygnacio Valley's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Clayton Valley Charter, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season.
Ygnacio Valley will take on Moreau Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Moreau Catholic will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Ygnacio Valley surely won't give up without a fight. As for Clayton Valley Charter, they will be playing at home against Berean Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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