PERFORMANCE OF THE WEEK: Jan. 23 – 29 JV boys defeat Bruins 74-59, improve to 6-0

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BRANDON DEL ROSARIO

The Performance of the Week for the week of Jan. 23-29 was the JV boys basketball team’s win against the Ponderosa Bruins.

The Tigers handed the Bruins their second loss in Capital Valley Conference play and their third loss of the year overall. The convincing 74-59 win further cemented the Tigers in the first place CVC spot at 6-0 and kept the Bruins tied for second place with the Antelope Titans at 4-2.

The team had four players score double digits in the game. Leading the team was freshman center Tommy Spencer, who scored 18 points. Sophomore guard Jaylen Solich followed Spencer with 13 points along with eight assists and eight steals.

According to Solich, the Tigers’ high energy against the motivated Bruin team was critical for the victory. The team continues to fight for the league title tonight in their game against the Del Campo Cougars.