Brawley's last matchup with Palo Verde Valley could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Tuesday. The Wildcats came up short against the Yellow Jackets, falling 55-34. The Wildcats have struggled against the Yellow Jackets recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Jordynn Rivera
| 01/20/26 @ Palo Verde Valley | 11 |
| 01/15/26 vs Vincent Memorial | 8 |
| 01/03/26 vs Kofa | 4 |
| 01/02/26 vs Mission Bay | 1 |
| 12/19/25 vs Granite Hills | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Despite the defeat, Brawley saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jordynn Rivera posted 11 points. Rivera continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.
Palo Verde Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jaslene Crowe, who put up 15 points. Another player making a difference was Rylee McCarthy, who had 15 points.
Brawley's loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Palo Verde Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season.
Brawley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 58-20 defeat against Central on the 22nd. As for Palo Verde Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 44-40 victory against Vincent Memorial on the 22nd.
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