Big Valley had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They pulled ahead with a 41-40 photo finish over the Herlong Vikings on Thursday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Cardinals as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Big Valley found their leader in sophomore Juan Flores, who made all 6 shots he took racking up 20 points. Connor Kenobbie was another key player, scoring nine points.
Herlong's loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Big Valley won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Happy Camp at 12:20 p.m. on Friday. As for Herlong, they will face off against Paradise Adventist Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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