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01/21/25 vs Monte Vista | 44 |
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12/19/24 vs Holtville | 43 |
12/23/24 vs Ramona | 41 |
02/11/25 @ Monte Vista | 39 |
With a playoff win on the line, El Cajon Valley rose to the challenge on Thursday. They blew past the Canyon Hills Rattlers 50-24. The Braves have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matches by 26 points or more this season.
El Cajon Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but McKinley Morgan led the charge by en route to 18 points along with eight boards and seven steals. What's more, Morgan also posted a 73% shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Asia Marie Dixon, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten rebounds.
Several Rattlers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kiana Shakespeare, who posted four points. Sophia Wilson was another key player, putting up six points in addition to eight boards and five steals.
El Cajon Valley's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-9. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.0 points over those games. As for Canyon Hills, their loss dropped their record down to 18-11.
Looking ahead, El Cajon Valley will take on Escondido at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Escondido will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something El Cajon Valley surely won't give up without a fight. Canyon Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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