Vaqueros Push Past Victor Valley for 59–49 Win, Improve to 4–1

Vaqueros Push Past Victor Valley for 59–49 Win, Improve to 4–1

The Glendale College Vaqueros earned another strong home victory on Sunday, defeating Victor Valley 59–49 behind dominant rebounding, clutch free-throw shooting, and balanced scoring across the lineup.

Shadel Ffrench powered Glendale on both ends, finishing with a massive 16 rebounds and 10 points, plus three blocks as she controlled the paint throughout the afternoon. Sammy Velasquez turned in one of her best all-around performances of the season, scoring a team-high 16 points and knocking down 11 of 13 free throws to keep the Vaqueros in front whenever Victor Valley closed the gap.

Kaitlin Johnson added a big spark with 13 points, hitting three threes and collecting 3 steals, while Aniah Bradley impacted the game with 9 rebounds, 5 points, and strong defensive pressure. Off the bench, Mariah Maestas delivered 10 key points on efficient shooting, and Ligia Gonzalez contributed 5 points and another steal.

As a team, Glendale finished with a 35–29 rebounding advantage, forced 15 turnovers, and held Victor Valley to just 31.8% shooting. A 20-point fourth quarter helped seal the win as the Vaqueros pulled away late.

With the victory, Glendale moves to 4–1, continuing its early-season momentum with contributions from throughout the roster.