HS HOOPS: Valencia, Golden Valley tied at 37 at half

It figured to be close game tonight between Golden Valley and host Valencia in a key Foothill League game, and that's what we're seeing.

In an exciting first half, the teams are tied 37-37, as Valencia closed strongly by erasing a six-point deficit over the final four minutes of the second quarter.

Valencia's Lonnie Jackson is being double-teamed as usual, but this time he is getting his points. The 6-foot-3 junior has 13 points and three assists, and he has made 5 of 11 shots, including three 3-pointers.

Meantime, Golden Valley's star player, Trevor Wiseman, has yet to heat up. He has played limited minutes, and he has scored nine points with assists, connecting on 5 of 9 shots, including one 3-pointer.

-- Gerry Gittelson