Vikings
| 01/21/25 vs Encina | 62-44 |
| 01/16/25 vs John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin | 58-44 |
| 01/14/25 vs Foresthill | 60-59 |
Victory Christian entered their tilt with Encina on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They took down the Encina Bulldogs 62-44. For the Vikings, this counts as revenge for the 62-45 victory the Bulldogs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2024.
Victory Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Luke Smith led the charge by putting up 19 points. Smith has been hot, having posted 15 or more points the last five times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Daniel Kapelkin, who posted 17 points.
Encina's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Phillip Worsham, who went 7 for 13 on his way to 17 points along with five assists and four steals. Jalani Draper was another key player, scoring 13 points.
Victory Christian pushed their record up to 11-5 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.8 points per game. As for Encina, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Victory Christian and Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday without much rest having both just played. As for Encina, they will take on John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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