The California Military Institute Rough Riders had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They secured a 38-32 W over San Jacinto Valley Academy on Thursday. That looming 38-32 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for California Military Institute yet this season.
Despite the loss, San Jacinto Valley Academy still got an impressive performance from James Henderson, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten rebounds. The contest was Henderson's third in a row with at least ten points.
California Military Institute's victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-6. As for San Jacinto Valley Academy, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
California Military Institute will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Desert Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on January 9, 2024. San Jacinto Valley Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on California Lutheran at 6:30 p.m. on January 9, 2024. California Lutheran has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
