Banning typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Desert Hot Springs proved too difficult a challenge. They escaped with a win against the Banning Broncos by the margin of a single free throw, 55-54. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Golden Eagles also won the last time the pair played back in January of 2024.
Banning's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sajon Prince, who posted 16 points. That's the most points Prince has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Junior Dunahoo, who had 13 points.
Golden Eagles
| 01/07/25 @ Banning | 55-54 |
| 01/03/25 @ Xavier Prep | 59-61 |
| 12/28/24 vs Calvary Chapel | 92-23 |
| 12/27/24 vs Edgewood | 53-64 |
| 12/26/24 vs Pioneer | 27-73 |
Desert Hot Springs' victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-9. As for Banning, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season.
Desert Hot Springs will welcome Cathedral City at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Desert Hot Springs knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Cathedral City likes a good challenge. As for Banning, they will head out to take on Desert Mirage at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Banning is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 64.1 points per game this season.
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