Basketball Recap: Denver Academy of Torah Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Avi Askenazi

Points (Career)

02/27/25 @ Monument Academy	20
02/19/25 @ Denver Jewish Day	19
01/28/25 @ Sierra	15
12/17/24 @ Denver Eagles Christian HomeSchool	15
01/31/25 vs Tournament Opponent	13

Denver Academy of Torah needed a changed in momentum after dropping three straight games and they got it from Avi Askenazi. The Denver Academy of Torah Wolves breezed past the Monument Academy Lynx to the tune of 70-32 on Thursday for which the team can thank Askenazi, who went 9-for-12 on his way to 20 points and five boards. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in points.

Despite the loss, Monument Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Matthew Smith posted 11 points.

Denver Academy of Torah's win bumped their record up to 10-8. As for Monument Academy, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-15.

Denver Academy of Torah does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Monument Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Miami-Yoder at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Monument Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.