Basketball Recap: Young Men's Leadership Academy Takes a Loss

Young Men's Leadership Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 73-48 to the Marion Bulldogs. Young Men's Leadership Academy was not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Marion earlier this season, when they won 54-50.

Aiden Olivarez

Points

02/07/25 @ Marion	22
01/31/25 vs Great Hearts Northern Oaks	24
01/28/25 @ Randolph	15

Despite the loss, Young Men's Leadership Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Aiden Olivarez dropped a double-double with 22 points and ten rebounds. The matchup was Olivarez's third in a row with at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Raishaun Conaway, who posted four points and five boards.

Young Men's Leadership Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 14-13. As for Marion, they pushed their record up to 21-10 with the win, which was their third straight at home.

Young Men's Leadership Academy has already played their next contest, a 61-41 loss against Cole on the 10th. Marion does not have any more games scheduled as of now.