Citrus Hill had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Orange Vista Coyotes 71-68. This was payback for the Hawks, who suffered a 74-40 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jerren White
| 11/18/25 vs Orange Vista | 4 |
| 03/04/25 @ Fresno Christian | 10 |
| 03/01/25 vs California | 5 |
| 02/21/25 @ Wilson | 6 |
| 02/18/25 @ Katella | 7 |
| + 29 more games |
Jerren White was nothing short of spectacular: he dropped a triple-double with 24 points, ten rebounds, and 14 assists. He has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 34 times he's played. Kannon Steward was another key player, shooting 64% from the field en route to 14 points and six boards.
Citrus Hill smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 22 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Orange Vista lost on Tuesday, don't look at Tommy Smith. Despite the final result, he went 6-for-14 on his way to 28 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Avila, who posted 13 points.
Orange Vista's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Citrus Hill wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, an 80-36 win against Twentynine Palms on the 19th. As for Orange Vista, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 66-39 victory against Canyon Springs on the 21st.
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