Basketball Recap: Ville de Marie Academy Victorious

Ville de Marie Academy is still undefeated this season after their match against Thunderbird Adventist Academy on Monday, but Thunderbird Adventist Academy came as close as anyone has to beating them. Ville de Marie Academy had just enough and edged Thunderbird Adventist Academy out 41-39. This was payback for Ville de Marie Academy, who suffered a 43-35 loss the last time these two teams met.

When it comes to explaining why Thunderbird Adventist Academy lost, don't look at Gedeon Habimana. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine boards. The dominant performance gave Habimana a new career-high in points. Gideon Orellana was another key player, putting up eight points and five rebounds.

Ville de Marie Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Thunderbird Adventist Academy, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ville de Marie Academy will host Sonoran Science Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ville de Marie Academy is facing Sonoran Science Academy at the right time seeing as Sonoran Science Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Thunderbird Adventist Academy, they will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against New Way Learning Academy at 6:50 p.m. on Thursday.