Basketball Recap: Classical Academy Caimans vs. Santana Sultans
Classical Academy had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. The game between them and the Santana Sultans didn't end well, with the Classical Academy Caimans falling 60-45. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Caimans of the 73-43 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
Classical Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nathan French, who went 5 for 10 en route to 11 points. What's more, French also posted a 50% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in November of 2023. Jeadean Goble was another key player, earning 11 points.
Caine Lawless went supernova for Santana, scoring 23 points in addition to four steals. Another player making a difference was Dain Diaz, who earned eight points plus eight rebounds.
The win made it two in a row for Santana and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Classical Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Chaparral at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chaparral has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 203 points over their last three contests. As for Santana, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Clairemont, where tip off is scheduled at 7:00 p.m.
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