Recap: Aspire Langston Hughes Academy Titans vs. Ben Holt College Prep Academy Bobcats
The Aspire Langston Hughes Academy Titans suffered their biggest loss since December 9, 2023 on Thursday. They took a serious blow against Ben Holt College Prep Academy, falling 64-28. Aspire Langston Hughes Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Ben Holt College Prep Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Despite the loss, Aspire Langston Hughes Academy still got an impressive performance from Nathan Monka, who scored four points along with eight rebounds. Monka is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played. Naqeeb Zarif was another key contributor, scoring five points.
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy struggled to work together and finished the game with only three assists. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Ben Holt College Prep Academy racked up 18 assists.
Tayden Collins was his usual excellent self, shooting 4-for-5 from long range and dropping a double-double on 31 points and 15 rebounds for Ben Holt College Prep Academy. Collins is absolutely dominating the point category: he's posted at least 15 every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Truc Huynh, who scored seven points along with four steals.
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-5. As for Ben Holt College Prep Academy, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 18-5.
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy will head out on the road to square off against Humphreys Able Charter at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Ben Holt College Prep Academy will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Don Pedro at 6:30 p.m. on January 30th.
