Tyler Samson and Andrew Paik secure win for The Webb Schools

By Team Reports Jan 24, 2024, 9:47pm

Recap: The Webb Schools Gauls vs. SEED: LA Grizzlies

The Webb Schools Gauls had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They took down SEED: LA 53-38 on Tuesday.

The Webb Schools was led to victory by Tyler Samson and Andrew Paik. Samson dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds, while Paik shot 4-for-9 from downtown and dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Alec Kaushal, who scored six points.

SEED: LA's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Amour Escoe-Bailey, who scored 18 points along with seven rebounds and two steals, and Rayan Juma who scored 14 points along with five rebounds and two steals. Escoe-Bailey is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played.

The Webb Schools' victory bumped their record up to 6-11. As for SEED: LA, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-10.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. The Webb Schools will square off against Mesa Grande Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in California (Mesa Grande Academy is ranked 1180th, while The Webb Schools is ranked 1198th). As for SEED: LA, they will head out on the road to square off against Providence at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Providence knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past eight contests -- so hopefully SEED: LA likes a good challenge.