Evan O'Daniel leads a balanced attack to beat Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences

By Team Reports Jan 24, 2024, 9:15pm

Recap: Sherman Oaks CES Knights vs. Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences Vipers

The Sherman Oaks CES Knights came tearing into Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 22 points) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences 57-54. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Sherman Oaks CES has posted since November 15, 2023.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Sherman Oaks CES to victory, but perhaps none more so than Evan O'Daniel, who scored 15 points along with nine assists. Andre O'Daniel was another key contributor, scoring 18 points along with seven rebounds and four steals.

Sherman Oaks CES's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-11. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.8 points per game. As for Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-8.

Sherman Oaks CES's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Blair at 4:30 p.m. on January 22nd. Blair knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past 19 contests -- so hopefully Sherman Oaks CES likes a good challenge. Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences on the road again on Monday and play against Canoga Park at 4:30 p.m. on January 22nd.