Basketball Recap: Horizon Science Academy Mckinley Park Piles Up the Points Against Mansueto

A well-balanced attack led Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park over Mansueto in every quarter on their way to victory on Monday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Hawks blew the Leopards out of the water with a 65-31 final score. The Hawks pushed the score to 45-20 by the end of the third, a deficit the Leopards had little chance of recovering from.

Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jonathan Velasquez, who posted 15 points and five steals. Another player making a difference was Jalen Amos, who almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine steals.

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Previous 4 Games

12/01/25 @ Mansueto	65-31
11/26/25 vs Morgan Park Academy	57-50
11/25/25 vs Kelly	49-43
11/24/25 vs Back of the Yards College Prep	58-14

The victory keeps Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park at an undefeated 4-0. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 57.3 points this season. As for Mansueto, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Coming up, Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park will be playing at home against Waldorf at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. This will be the Hawks' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Mansueto, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Kelly at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.