Basketball Preview: Griffin Academy Griffins vs. Mare Island Tech Academy Griffins
The Griffin Academy Griffins and the Mare Island Tech Academy Griffins will face off at 6:00 p.m. on February 7th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Griffin Academy has struggled recently with six losses in a row, while the Griffins will arrive with seven straight wins.
Last Friday, Griffin Academy was the victim of a tough 62-38 loss at the hands of the Wildcats.
Despite the defeat, Griffin Academy saw an underclassman step up: Ashton Bonifaco scored 19 points. It was the first time this season that Bonifaco scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Jaedan Laie, who scored ten points.
Meanwhile, after a 64-41 finish the last time they played, Mare Island Tech Academy and the decided to play a little more cautiously this time around. Mare Island Tech Academy didn't even let the onto the board and left with a 2-0 victory on Wednesday. Despite the win, that was the fewest points Mare Island Tech Academy has scored all season.
Griffin Academy's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Mare Island Tech Academy, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Griffin Academy was taken down by the Griffins 61-16 in their previous matchup back in January. Will Griffin Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
