Dynamic duo of Xavier O and Jadon H lead Burton Adventist Academy to victory

By Team Reports Jan 29, 2024, 2:44pm

Recap: Burton Adventist Academy Angels vs. Cristo Rey Fort Worth Lions

The Burton Adventist Academy Angels's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past Cristo Rey Fort Worth 63-40. That 23 points margin sets a new team best for Burton Adventist Academy this season.

Burton Adventist Academy was led to victory by Xavier O and Jadon H. O scored 14 points along with nine rebounds and four steals, while H dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points O has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Diego B, who scored five points along with ten steals and six rebounds.

Despite the defeat, Cristo Rey Fort Worth saw an underclassman step up: Emmanuel Olmos scored 26 points. Leone Kimani was another key contributor, scoring four points along with five rebounds and five steals.

Cristo Rey Fort Worth struggled to work together and finished the game with only an assist. That's the fewest assists they've managed all season.

Burton Adventist Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Cristo Rey Fort Worth, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.

Burton Adventist Academy will square off against Westlake Academy at 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday. Westlake Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Cristo Rey Fort Worth, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Victory Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Victory Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last six matches.