Basketball Recap: Academy for Academic Excellence Knights vs. Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Barstow, Academy for Academic Excellence was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They blew past the Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle 48-4. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Academy for Academic Excellence's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Raegan Buckley, who had 15 points plus two steals. Thylea Thymes was another key player, scoring nine points in addition to five steals.
Academy for Academic Excellence smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Academy for Academic Excellence's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-2. As for Academy of Careers & Exploration, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Academy for Academic Excellence is taking a road trip to square off against Victor Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Academy of Careers & Exploration, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Boron at 5:30 p.m. on December 9th.
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