Basketball Recap: Cristo Rey Jesuit Skates Past Tekoa Academy with Ease

By Team Reports Jan 11, 2025, 7:36pm

Basketball Recap: Cristo Rey Jesuit Lions vs. Tekoa Academy Knight

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On Friday, the Cristo Rey Jesuit Lions humbled the Tekoa Academy Knight with a 60-23 victory. That looming 60-23 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.

Marcus Roberson

Steals

01/10/25 @ Tekoa Academy5
01/09/25 @ Varsity Opponent5
12/17/24 @ School of the Woods4
12/10/24 @ YES Prep Northwest7
12/03/24 @ YES Prep Northside3
11/21/24 vs Yes College Prep East End2

Cristo Rey Jesuit found their leader in freshman Marcus Roberson, who posted 14 points and five steals. Roberson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Cayden Hale, who earned eight points and seven rebounds.

The win got Cristo Rey Jesuit back to even at 4-4. As for Tekoa Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-8.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cristo Rey Jesuit will challenge Bob Hope at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bob Hope will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Cristo Rey Jesuit surely won't give up without a fight. As for Tekoa Academy, they will welcome Harmony Science Academy at 6:30 p.m. on January 17th.

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