It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but JW North ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Moreno Valley Vikings 54-52. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 61-50 back in December of 2024.
Moreno Valley's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jamall Thompson, who posted 17 points and three steals. That's the most steals Thompson has posted since back in November of 2024. Alijah Maloid was another key player, putting up seven points in addition to seven boards and five blocks.
JW North now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Moreno Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 14-8.
JW North has already played their next matchup, a 56-51 defeat against Orange Vista on the 28th. As for Moreno Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 55-51 victory against Liberty on the 23rd.
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