Recap: Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Rams vs. Christ Prep Academy Patriots
After flying high against the Guadalupe Centers Aztecs on Wednesday, the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Rams came back down to earth. Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy was outmatched by Christ Prep Academy at home and fell 63-36. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy in their matchups with Christ Prep Academy: they've now lost seven in a row.
Despite the loss, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy still got an impressive performance from Riley Ellis, who scored 23 points. That was a full 63.9% of Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy's points, marking the fifth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Teddy Zitron, who scored seven points.
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy dropped their record down to 2-6 with that loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Christ Prep Academy, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy will take on Midland Adventist Academy at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. That game will pit two of the most dominant against one another: Elijah Hysten and Ellis. As for Christ Prep Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
