A well-balanced attack led Moreno Valley over Paloma Valley in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Moreno Valley Vikings blew the Paloma Valley Wildcats out of the water with a 63-26 final score. The Vikings have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 37 points or more this season.
Moreno Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jamall Thompson, who posted 16 points. Alijah Maloid was another key player, going 5 for 10 on his way to 12 points.
Vikings
| 12/17/24 vs Paloma Valley | 63-26 |
| 12/11/24 @ Arroyo Valley | 70-22 |
| 12/09/24 vs Chaparral | 47-44 |
| 12/07/24 @ Jurupa Valley | 43-28 |
| 12/06/24 @ Rim of the World | 75-35 |
The victory (which was Moreno Valley's fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.6 points per game. As for Paloma Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Moreno Valley and JW North will compete for holiday cheer at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Paloma Valley, they will venture away from home to take on Hemet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Hemet's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 11 contests.
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