Basketball Game Preview: Valhalla Norsemen vs. El Cajon Valley Braves

Valhalla is 2-8 against El Cajon Valley since February of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Valhalla Norsemen will look to defend their home court against the El Cajon Valley Braves at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Valhalla took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They blew past Mount Miguel 50-20. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Norsemen as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Valhalla's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Songoli EkwoSi led the charge by dropping a double-double on 14 points and 22 boards. Ekwosi is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last 11 games she's played. Lilly Dallo was another key player, dropping a double-double on 14 points and 19 boards.

Valhalla smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 40 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, El Cajon Valley was able to grind out a solid victory over Mission Bay on Wednesday, taking the game 39-26.

El Cajon Valley's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-9. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.0 points per game. As for Valhalla, their victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-15.

Valhalla came up short against El Cajon Valley when the teams last played last Tuesday, falling 55-43. Will Valhalla have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.