Basketball Recap: Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy Falls Despite Big Games from John Botros and Luis Carpio

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 61-45 bruising from the University Prep Jaguars. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 43-39 back in December of 2024.

Luis Carpio and John Botros certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Carpio posted 13 points, while Botros put up nine points.

University Prep found their leader in freshman DONALD McFARLIN, who had 28 points. Those 28 points set a new season-high mark for McFARLIN. Another player making a difference was BRANDON MARTINEZ, who scored eight points along with eight boards and seven blocks.

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for University Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-9 record this season.

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will head out on the road to face off against Academy for Academic Excellence at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for University Prep, they will be playing at home against Silver Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Silver Valley is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.3 points per game this season.