8A
The Valley Center Hornets showcased an impressive performance as they secured a convincing 42-20 victory over the Goddard Lions. The game was marked by strategic plays, tenacious defense, and effective teamwork. The opening quarter set the tone for the game, with both teams displaying resilience. Valley Center Hornets edged ahead 6-3, signaling an evenly matched start to the contest. Goddard Lions rallied in the second quarter, briefly taking the lead at 8-6. However, the Hornets responded finishing the first half with a lead of 17-11. The Hornets' full-court pressure defense emerged as a game-changer, creating turnovers and generating fast-break opportunities. The defense was relentless, forcing an impressive 26 turnovers, 21 of which came from steals. Mallory Ferguson stood out with 8 steals, while Avery Williams and Julia Ensey contributed 4 steals each. Valley Center dominated the boards, outrebounding the Lions 34 to 13. The Hornets' relentless efforts on the glass, particularly on the offensive end with 20 offensive rebounds, provided crucial second-chance opportunities. Raegan McDonald led the rebounding charge with 9, supported by Makayla L'Ecuyer with 7. The Hornets demonstrated exceptional ball movement against the Lion's 2-3 zone defense. The team recorded 11 assists, showcasing their unselfish play. Avery Williams led the team with 4 assists. Rachel Garten led the scoring for the Hornets with 13 points. Others scoring for the Hornets: Makayla L'Ecuyer 9, Mallory Ferguson 8, Julia Ensey 4, Avery Williams 4, Raegan McDonald 4.

8B
The Valley Center Hornets 8th grade girls B team won Tuesday night vs Goddard 11-4. Coach Corey Carter said, “ I was extremely proud of how well the girls responded after our last outing. The girls came out and executed very well but once again our shots just weren’t falling. The 4th quarter is when our shots finally started to fall and we were able to push the lead.” The Hornets were led in scoring by: Miley Dalrymple 5, Anna Stratton 2, Lauren Woolsoncroft 2, Emily Reffner 2.

7A
7A lost to Goddard 10-31. We played tentatively in the first quarter, allowing Goddard to jump out to a 13 point lead. Jerzie Shultz did a good job driving the lane and drawing fouls, and Kenzie Truman played aggressive defense at the top of the zone, creating turnovers and forcing several jump balls. The girls played the best offense I've seen this season in the 4th quarter. We moved the ball well and were able to get inside out movement. We scored 6 in the 4th quarter but took several good shots that didn't fall. Shultz ended the game with 3, Avery Schiffelbein, Kelsey Friend, and Bri Kessler had 2, and Kinsley Johnston scored 1.

7B
In a closely contested game, the Hornets lost to the Goddard Lions with a score of 13-10. Despite being down 7-2 at halftime, the team rallied back and took the lead 10-9 with just over a minute left on the clock. However, the Hornets missed a crucial shot attempt, allowing the Lions to score two quick baskets and ultimately clinch the victory. Ella Holt and Bri Kessler led the team's scoring with four points each, while Makynzee Breth contributed two points. It's worth noting that the Hornets showed improvement since their previous match up with the Lions, where they lost by 10 points.