Stockton Christian had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They secured a 72-66 W over the Valley Christian Lions on Thursday. Considering the Eagles' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Stockton Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Joshua Jordan Henderson led the charge by putting up 18 points. Another player making a difference was Jayden Chamblee, who posted 20 points.
Valley Christian's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of James Shevchuck, who went 6-for-13 on his way to 14 points along with eight boards and four steals, and Riley Garcia, who put up 13 points in addition to six rebounds and six steals. That's the most steals Garcia has posted since back in December of 2024. Beau Porter was another key player, posting four points and nine rebounds.
Stockton Christian is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 19-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.4 points over those games. Valley Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 11-16.
Stockton Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 69-55 loss against Vacaville Christian on the 21st. Valley Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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