Valley Christian Girl's Basketball: Douglas Shines in a Career-Best Performance in the Final Game vs. Whittier Christian
Valley Christian High Defenders Overcome Deficit to Clinch Victory
In a thrilling turn of events, the Valley Christian High Defenders managed to pull off a comeback victory against Whittier Christian High, securing a 63-53 win that significantly impacted their position in the Olympic League.
The Defenders found themselves trailing by 11 points in the third quarter, but they rallied in the final period, going five of seven from the field while missing their last nine shots of the game. This impressive performance in the fourth quarter was instrumental in securing the win.
The boys basketball team, currently ranked third in the CIF-Southern Section Division 3AA poll, had already swept Whittier Christian, moving them closer to third place in the league standings.
Unfortunately, the girls basketball team had a disappointing season, finishing with a 10-16 record in the Olympic League. They lost to Whittier Christian and Heritage Christian twice each, and their season ended with a narrow 43-41 victory over Whittier Christian.
Despite the setbacks, the girls basketball team showed resilience in their final moments. With 28.9 seconds remaining, junior Aniyah Peoples scored back to back baskets to give the Defenders the lead for good.
The Defenders finished one game behind Maranatha and Whittier Christian for third place and two games behind Heritage Christian for second place in the Olympic League. Sophomore Hannah Burgoyne and freshman Molly Douglas did not score in the first quarter, but Douglas went on to score 16 points in the game.
Whittier Christian struggled offensively in the fourth quarter, scoring only two points in a span of 4:42. This stretch of poor performance proved costly for them, as the Defenders capitalised on their opportunities to secure the win.
Looking ahead, the Defenders boys basketball team is optimistic about next season, as they graduate only two players. The girls basketball team, on the other hand, will look to build on their experiences from this season and aim for a stronger performance in the upcoming season.
The Defenders' thrilling victory in local sports has garnered attention in the community news. The anticipated next season promises entertainment, especially for the boys basketball team, who are optimistic and graduate only two players. Moreover, the girls basketball team aims to turn their disappointing season into a success story, learning from their experiences to perform better next time.
