Basketball Recap: Arrupe Jesuit Piles Up the Points Against Ascent Classical Academy

While Arrupe Jesuit didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the Ascent Classical Academy Guardians 88-49 on Tuesday. The contest marked the Generals' most dominant victory of the season so far.

Arrupe Jesuit got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Manuel Loya out in front who went 10 for 17 on his way to 24 points and four steals. The game was Loya's third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Louie Garcia, who went 7 of 9 on his way to 18 points and three steals.

Arrupe Jesuit smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in nine consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

Despite the loss, Ascent Classical Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Mason Jones went 13 of 27 on his way to 34 points and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jones has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jack Colberg, who posted six points.

Arrupe Jesuit's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 34 points. As for Ascent Classical Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.

Arrupe Jesuit and Regis Groff will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Regis Groff is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56 points per game this season. As for Ascent Classical Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Varsity Opponent at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.