After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Fairmont Prep, Valley Christian was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They pulled ahead with a 45-44 photo finish over the Gabrielino Eagles. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Defenders as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Katelyn Chung, who posted 13 points plus three steals. Chung is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Ava Yamashita, who posted eight points along with six steals.
The victory got Valley Christian back to even at 1-1. As for Gabrielino, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley Christian will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Yorba Linda at 6:00 p.m. on December 3rd. As for Gabrielino, they will be playing in front of their home fans against La Canada at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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