Basketball Recap: Rio Lindo Adventist Skates Past Escondido Adventist Academy with Ease

Rio Lindo Adventist entered their tilt with Escondido Adventist Academy on Wednesday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Escondido Adventist Academy Hawks 55-22. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Rio Lindo Adventist got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Will Yang out in front who went 5 for 9 en route to 13 points and eight steals. Yang is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed four or more in the last three games he's played. Jordan Campbell was another key player, going 6 of 13 on his way to 13 points and four steals.

Spartans

Previous 6 Games

01/22/25 vs Escondido Adventist Academy	55-22
01/18/25 vs Summerfield Waldorf	41-39
01/13/25 @ Trinity Prep	60-46
01/09/25 @ Pacific Union College Prep	59-39
12/19/24 @ Victory Christian Academy	76-34
12/12/24 vs Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy	57-41

Rio Lindo Adventist smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 19 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Rio Lindo Adventist's win bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Escondido Adventist Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.

Rio Lindo Adventist has already played their next contest, a 50-30 victory against Pine Tree Academy on the 23rd. As for Escondido Adventist Academy, they will take on Lodi Academy in a tournament on Friday.