Basketball Game Preview: KIPP San Jose Collegiate Wolfpack vs. Luis Valdez Leadership Academy Lions

KIPP San Jose Collegiate has won four straight games at home, while Luis Valdez Leadership Academy has won four straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Monday. The KIPP San Jose Collegiate Wolfpack will host the Luis Valdez Leadership Academy Lions at 4:30 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Monday.

Last Friday, everything came up roses for KIPP San Jose Collegiate against ACE Charter as the squad secured a 41-12 victory.

Taide Garcia Zepeda

Steals

02/07/25 vs ACE Charter	3
12/06/24 vs Making Waves Academy	2
12/05/24 vs Pescadero	4

KIPP San Jose Collegiate's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Aliyana Amezcua, who posted 13 points and four steals, and Taide Garcia Zepeda, who scored 20 points and three steals. That's the most steals Garcia Zepeda has posted since back in December of 2024.

Meanwhile, Luis Valdez Leadership Academy got the win against ACE Charter on Thursday by a conclusive 27-7. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 20 points or more this season.

KIPP San Jose Collegiate is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a massive bump to their 9-10 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 19.3 points over those games. As for Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, their win bumped their record up to 7-3.

Everything came up roses for KIPP San Jose Collegiate against Luis Valdez Leadership Academy when the teams last played back in January, as the team secured a 43-13 victory. Does KIPP San Jose Collegiate have another victory up their sleeve, or will Luis Valdez Leadership Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.