Moreno Valley was the 56-55 winner over Summit when they last played one another back in December of 2021, but their luck changed this time around. The Vikings fell just short of the SkyHawks by a score of 48-46 on Friday. The loss put an end to the Vikings' undefeated start to the season.

Alijah Maloid
| 11/21/25 vs Summit | 2 |
| 11/19/25 vs Citrus Valley | 3 |
| 11/18/25 vs Colton | 2 |
Moreno Valley's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alijah Maloid, who posted nine points along with eight boards and three blocks. Maloid is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Uri Dennis was another key player, putting up 13 points and three steals.
Having lost for the first time this season, Moreno Valley fell to 2-1. As for Summit, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Looking ahead, Moreno Valley and Beaumont will face off at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. As for Summit, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Citrus Hill at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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