After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Rancho Christian, Hemet was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Valley View Eagles by a score of 44-31. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 51-24 back in December of 2025.
Ruby Gonzalez Horta
| 01/21/26 @ Valley View | 18 |
| 01/14/26 @ Heritage | 3 |
| 01/12/26 @ Ramona | 14 |
| 01/09/26 vs Canyon Springs | 14 |
| 01/07/26 @ Moreno Valley | 4 |
| + 8 more games |
Ruby Gonzalez Horta was her usual excellent self, putting up 18 points. That's the most points she has posted since back in November of 2025. Another player making a difference was Cheyenne Ryan, who earned nine points.
Valley View's loss came despite strong showings from Meletonga Manu and Gianna Mendiola. Manu almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds, while Mendiola had five points in addition to six boards and six steals. Mendiola is becoming a predictor of the Eagles' success: when she posts at least five steals the team is 4-1 (and 3-16 when she doesn't). Angel Harris-Cox was another key player, posting five points and six boards.
Hemet's record now sits at 11-6. As for Valley View, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-17 record this season.
Hemet didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, an 82-29 defeat against Moreno Valley on the 23rd. As for Valley View, they have also already played their next game, a 79-33 loss against Heritage on the 23rd.
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