Basketball Recap: Arrupe Jesuit Generals vs. Rocky Mountain Prep SMART Ocelotls
Arrupe Jesuit gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Rocky Mountain Prep SMART Ocelotls 66-36. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 42-10.
Arrupe Jesuit was led to victory by Xavier Martinez and Louie Garcia. Martinez dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds, while Garcia went 8 for 18 en route to 18 points plus three steals. The dominant performance also gave Martinez a new career-high in field goal percentage (58%). Mario Cabrera was another key player, earning six points along with five assists and three steals.
Arrupe Jesuit smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in six consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Arrupe Jesuit will face off against Clear Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rocky Mountain Prep SMART, they will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Aurora West College Prep Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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