Chambers/Wheeler Central hasn't had much luck against Central Valley recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Chambers/Wheeler Central Renegades will be home for the holidays to greet the Central Valley Cougars at 3:30 p.m.
On Thursday, Chambers/Wheeler Central came up short against Riverside and fell 49-41. The matchup marked the Renegades' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Central Valley over Elba in every quarter on their way to victory on Thursday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Central Valley blew Elba out of the water with a 61-5 final score. That looming 61-5 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cougars yet this season.
Central Valley found their leader in freshman Oaklan Soto, who posted nine points and three steals. Those three steals set a new season-high mark for Soto. Another player making a difference was Grant Dusatko, who put up eight points.
Central Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
This is the second loss in a row for Chambers/Wheeler Central and nudges their season record down to 3-3. As for Central Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season.
Chambers/Wheeler Central couldn't quite finish off Central Valley in their previous matchup back in December of 2023 and fell 54-51. Will Chambers/Wheeler Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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