Basketball Game Preview: Vanguard Academy Rembrandt Spartans vs. IDEA Edinburg College Prep

Two dominant guards in Damian Cantu and Gael Gama are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Vanguard Academy Rembrandt Spartans will head out on the road to square off against IDEA Edinburg College Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Vanguard Academy Rembrandt is coming into the match hot, having won their last eight games.

Last Tuesday, Vanguard Academy Rembrandt earned a 55-45 win over IDEA Quest College Prep.

Meanwhile, IDEA Edinburg College Prep came up short against IDEA North Mission on Wednesday and fell 46-38. IDEA Edinburg College Prep has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Vanguard Academy Rembrandt will need focus on slowing down Justin Sanchez, one of several IDEA Edinburg College Prep players who made an impact when they last played. He went 5 of 9 on his way to 12 points. Sanchez is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Gama, who posted seven points.

Vanguard Academy Rembrandt has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.7 points per game. As for IDEA Edinburg College Prep, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-10.

Vanguard Academy Rembrandt strolled past IDEA Edinburg College Prep in their previous matchup back in December of 2024 by a score of 67-49. The rematch might be a little tougher for Vanguard Academy Rembrandt since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.