HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
In local high school sports, The Yucca Valley High School Girls Soccer team traveled to Ontario for the Ontario Christian Christmas Classic and returned with a 2-2 record. The Lady Trojans fought hard against the CIF 4th ranked Ontario Christian and Division 4 Calvary Chapel Santa Ana and came away with victories against Division 4 members Wilson and Whittier Christian high schools respectively. The highlight of the tournament was the girls strong play against Whittier Christian gaining the win. Whittier Christian was coming off a tie against CIF 5th ranked Palm Springs High School and looked to get an easy win against Yucca Valley. However, they were frustrated as the Lady Trojans dominated possession in the physical game. Whittier Christian attempted many times to break through but were unsuccessful and never really threatened Sophomore goalie, Lizzye Bushong. Junior captain, Chaylin Couzens, received All-Tournament honors as she scored the game winning goals in both wins. The Lady Trojans finished their preseason play with a 5-5-1 record and look to begin De Anza League competition as they travel to Desert Hot Springs to take on the Golden Eagles on Friday, January 6th. The game starts at 3:15pm with the boy’s varsity game to follow. In upcoming action, the Joshua Springs Christian School basketball teams travel away to Mesa Grande tomorrow. The girls’ game starts at 6; boys’ at 7:30.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
