Valley Christian is 2-8 against Whittier Christian since January of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Valley Christian Defenders will host the Whittier Christian Heralds at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Valley Christian took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They put the hurt on Ocean View with a sharp 50-28 victory.
Whittier Christian played in conference for the first time on Friday and they got just the result they we're looking for. They came out on top against Heritage Christian by a score of 44-36.
Whittier Christian found their leader in sophomore Andrea Padilla, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Ayanna Gray, who posted ten points along with five boards and four steals.
Whittier Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in eight consecutive contests.
Valley Christian pushed their record up to 9-10 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.0 points per game. As for Whittier Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 6-13.
Valley Christian came up short against Whittier Christian when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 65-59. Will Valley Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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