Broncos
| 02/13/25 vs Edgewood | 51-48 |
| 02/04/25 vs Cathedral City | 57-7 |
| 01/30/25 vs Desert Mirage | 57-14 |
| 01/28/25 @ Desert Hot Springs | 59-50 |
| 01/23/25 @ Cathedral City | 45-28 |
| + 5 more games |
Banning had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Edgewood Lions on Thursday, sneaking past 51-48. The win was nothing new for the Broncos as they're now sitting on ten straight.
Banning's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nylea Smith, who posted 12 points in addition to eight boards and five assists. That's the most assists Smith has posted since back in December of 2024. Maria Raygoza was another key player, putting up nine points along with seven rebounds 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 matches.
Banning pushed their record up to 19-5 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 22.9 points over those games. As for Edgewood, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-12.
Coming up, Banning will take on Arroyo Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Banning's defense has only allowed 29.7 points per game this season, so Arroyo Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them. Edgewood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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