Basketball Recap: Southridge Skates Past American with Ease

Southridge won the last time they faced American and things went their way on Thursday too. The Southridge Spartans simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the American Patriots 85-58. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 23 points or more this season.

O?cien Valdes

Points

12/12/24 @ American	27
12/10/24 vs True North Classical Academy	17
12/07/24 vs Norland	17
12/05/24 vs Jackson	34

O?Cien Valdes was his usual excellent self, going 10 of 18 on his way to 27 points. The contest was his fourth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of DeAndre Hardy, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds.

Southridge was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as American only racked up nine assists.

American's loss came despite strong showings from Angel Torres and Derrius Black. Torres posted 21 points, while Black dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 rebounds. Black has been hot, having posted eight or more boards the last five times he's played. Joshua Castin was another key player, putting up nine points.

The win made it two in a row for Southridge and bumps their season record up to 6-1. As for American, they moved to 6-1 with that loss, which also ended their six-game winning streak.

Southridge will venture away from home to take on South Florence at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for American, they will host Coral Reef at 7:30 p.m. on December 19th.