Basketball Recap: Gabriel Prudente Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Vanguard Academy Mozart

While Vanguard Academy Beethoven didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-26), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. The stars were shining brightly for them in a 51-35 victory over Vanguard Academy Mozart on Tuesday. The team accrued 39 points in the first half and coasted on those for the win.

Vanguard Academy Beethoven got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Gabriel Prudente out in front who posted nine points and five steals. Prudente 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 team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Anderson, who earned 11 points.

Vanguard Academy Beethoven

Previous 3 Games (Away)

12/17/24 @ Vanguard Academy Mozart	51-35
12/03/24 @ Idea Academy	62-42
11/12/24 @ Varsity Opponent	57-43

Vanguard Academy Beethoven's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-3. As for Vanguard Academy Mozart, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vanguard Academy Beethoven will take on Monte Alto in a holiday battle at at 9:30 a.m. on Friday. Monte Alto is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.2 points per game this season. Vanguard Academy Mozart and IDEA Quest College Prep will compete for holiday cheer at 11:30 a.m. on Monday.