Preview: Smidt Tech Grey Wolves vs. The School of Los Angeles
The Smidt Tech Grey Wolves will look to defend their home court on Thursday against The School of Los Angeles at 3:30 p.m. Smidt Tech will be strutting in after a victory while The School of Los Angeles will be coming in after a defeat.
Even though Smidt Tech has not done well against Animo De La Hoya recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Smidt Tech narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Animo De La Hoya 56-53.
Smidt Tech found their leader in underclassman Aaron Merlos, who scored 25 points. That makes it four consecutive games in which Merlos has scored at least 25% of Smidt Tech's points. Another player making a difference was Leo Pena, who scored 12 points.
Meanwhile, The School of Los Angeles couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 36-26 to Los Angeles Leadership Academy on Thursday.
Alliance Marine-Innovation & Technology's victory bumped their season record to 0-0 while Smidt Tech's loss dropped theirs to 1-5.
Smidt Tech couldn't quite finish off The School of Los Angeles when the teams last played back in February and fell 32-29. Will Smidt Tech have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
