Basketball Recap: Make It Four in a Row for the Daniel Academy

The Daniel Academy won the last time they faced Guadalupe Centers and things went their way on Friday too. The Daniel Academy Lions enjoyed a cozy 54-38 win over the Guadalupe Centers Aztecs. The victory was familiar territory for the Lions who have now won four games in a row.

The Daniel Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jack Hanson, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Hanson is becoming a predictor of The Daniel Academy's success: when he posts at least eight boards the team is undefeated (and 3-6 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Noah Lee, who posted six points in addition to eight rebounds and six assists.

Lions

Assists

02/07/25 @ Guadalupe Centers	15
02/04/25 vs Midland Adventist Academy	10
01/30/25 vs Blue Ridge Christian	12
01/27/25 vs Frontier STEM	8
01/23/25 vs Independence Home School	10
+ 13 more games

The Daniel Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in February of 2024.

The victory got The Daniel Academy back to even at 6-6. As for Guadalupe Centers, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.

Looking ahead, The Daniel Academy will take on Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Guadalupe Centers, they will welcome Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Guadalupe Centers surely won't give up without a fight.