Jirak’s game-leading 22 points were the boost Valley needed to beat Northwest, and that total came without him scoring any points in the first quarter. His shots came from all over the court – a dunk, contested layups, a collection of free throws and even a 3-pointer in the fourth.

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A long holiday weekend means a long weekend of high school basketball in the Charlotte area, and it begins with some key conference matchups Friday night. That will be followed Saturday through Monday with a number of showcases over the Martin Luther King Jr.