Basketball Recap: San Diego Jewish Academy Lions vs. El Capitan Vaqueros
San Diego Jewish Academy had to start their season on the road on Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a hard 55-38 fall against the El Capitan Vaqueros. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 72-43 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why San Diego Jewish Academy lost, don't look at Jack Silberstein. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 25 points and 16 rebounds. The contest was Silberstein's eighth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Gabriel Galicot, who scored six points.
El Capitan found their leader in sophomore Trevin Curo, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 23 rebounds. Curo is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least ten every time he's taken the court this season. Jack Andersen was another key player, going 5 for 10 en route to 14 points plus eight rebounds.
El Capitan now has a winning record of 2-1.
San Diego Jewish Academy has already played their next match, a 59-50 victory against Coastal Academy on the 21st. As for El Capitan, they will venture away from home to challenge Valley Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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