The Western Christian Fighting Lancers will take on the Hemet Bulldogs in a holiday battle at at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Western Christian took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They walked away with a 36-29 victory over Lucerne Valley. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Fighting Lancers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Hemet took their match on Monday with ease, bagging a 47-20 victory over Temecula Prep. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 27 points or more this season.
Hemet's win came from a few key players Western Christian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Hailey Wolbeck, who posted seven points and 14 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jeglia Butler, who put up 14 points and three steals.
Hemet smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in eight consecutive contests.
Hemet's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. As for Western Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 5-6.
Western Christian came up short against Hemet in their previous matchup back in November of 2022, falling 43-32. Can Western Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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