Basketball Recap: Katella Starts Season with Win Against United Christian Academy

By Team Reports Nov 20, 2024, 2:15pm

Basketball Recap: Katella Knights vs. United Christian Academy Eagles

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Katella had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They breezed by the United Christian Academy Eagles to the tune of 73-34. The win was some much needed relief for the Knights as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Dillon Curtis had a dynamite game for Katella, going 9 for 11 en route to 20 points plus six steals. The dominant performance also gave Curtis a new career-high in field goal percentage (82%). Michael Montejo was another key player, scoring ten points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals.

Katella will square off against Rancho Alamitos at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. United Christian Academy has already played their next match, a 66-16 loss against Northview on the 19th.

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