Basketball Recap: Victory Prep Academy Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from Joselyn Ruiz and Ariana Orozco

By Team Reports Feb 5, 2025, 1:46am

Basketball Recap: Victory Prep Academy Knights vs. STEAD STINGERS

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On Tuesday, the Victory Prep Academy Knights were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 28-24 to the STEAD STINGERS.

Joselyn Ruiz

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02/04/25 vs STEAD18
01/31/25 @ Non Varsity Opponent8
01/27/25 @ Mile High Academy6
01/23/25 @ Lotus School For Excellence11
01/21/25 vs Front Range Baptist3

Victory Prep Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Ariana Orozco, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 boards, and Joselyn Ruiz, who posted four points and 18 rebounds. With that strong performance, Ruiz is now averaging an impressive 9.2 boards per game.

Even though they lost, Victory Prep Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Victory Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for STEAD, the win got them back to even at 1-1.

Victory Prep Academy will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Denver Jewish Day at 4:45 p.m. STEAD does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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