The Palmer Tigers had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were beaten by Central Valley 61-17. Palmer has struggled against Central Valley recently, as their matchup on Thursday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Central Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Boston Wood, who scored 12 points along with 3 steals. Another player making a difference was Zaden Wolf, who scored 5 points along with 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
Palmer's loss dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Central Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 1-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palmer will take on St. Francis at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Central Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Stuart at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
