Ripon suffered their biggest loss since December 13, 2024 on Saturday. They had to suffer through a 61-27 loss at the hands of the Valley Christian Lions. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 539th, while the Lions are ranked 160th).
Valley Christian had a senior duo take command as Janet Donkor posted 22 points and Lydia Gunter scored 22 points. That makes it seven consecutive games in which Donkor has scored at least a third of the Lions' points. Lulu O'Connor was another key player, putting up eight points.
Ripon's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Valley Christian, they pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ripon will head out to challenge East Union at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Valley Christian and Marysville will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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