San Gabriel Academy skates past Capistrano Valley Christian with ease

By Team Reports Jan 21, 2024, 12:05am

Recap: San Gabriel Academy Eagles vs. Capistrano Valley Christian Eagles

The San Gabriel Academy Eagles's three-game losing streak came to an end on Saturday. They blew past Capistrano Valley Christian 66-37 at home. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win San Gabriel Academy has managed all season.

Capistrano Valley Christian lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Benjamin Makelela, who scored ten points along with eight rebounds and six blocks. Makelela hasn't dropped below two blocks for eight straight games. Cetin Seles was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.

San Gabriel Academy's win bumped their record up to 10-8. As for Capistrano Valley Christian, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season.

San Gabriel Academy will head out on the road to face off against Pacifica Christian/Orange County at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in California (Pacifica Christian/Orange County is ranked 88th, while San Gabriel Academy is ranked 106th). As for Capistrano Valley Christian, they will be playing at home against Orangewood Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Orangewood Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.