Big Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Butte Valley Bulldogs and fell 58-29. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cardinals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 53-40 back in December of 2024.
Leading Butte Valley to victory were Kohen Thomas and Khaily Hensley. Thomas almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds, while Hensley went 10 for 22 on her way to 21 points and six steals. Thomas has been hot, having also posted four or more steals the last five times she's played.
Big Valley's loss dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Butte Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Big Valley Cardinals challenge the Dunsmuir Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Butte Valley, they are taking a road trip to take on Tulelake at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Tulelake will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Butte Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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