Benicia was the 50-49 winner over Ygnacio Valley when they last played one another back in February of 2025, but their luck changed this time around. The Panthers took a 62-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wolves on Monday.
It was another big night for Jalan Cody, who shot 45% from the field to rack up 21 points in addition to seven assists and seven boards for Ygnacio Valley. That's the most points Cody has posted since back in January of 2025. Another player making a difference was Machai Alston, who went 7-for-15 en route to 17 points.
Benicia has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-14 record this season. As for Ygnacio Valley, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 12-13 record.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Wolves beat Benicia by a score of 52-44 on Wednesday.
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