Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 60-59 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rio Grande Ravens. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Ravens this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 43-38 back in December of 2025.
Valley's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordan Valadez, who shot 71% from the field on his way to 17 points. Jeremy Rodriguez was another key player, going 5-for-6 en route to 15 points.
Rio Grande's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Corde Peele led the charge by putting up eight points in addition to six boards and four steals. Eligio Gonzalez also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assists of the season.
Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Rio Grande, they moved to 2-12 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Valley beat the Ravens by a score of 49-43 on Tuesday.
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