Basketball Recap: Uriel Noorollah's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy over Midland Adventist Academy

After flying high against Cristo Rey Kansas City on Monday, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy came back down to earth. The Rams fell just short of the Midland Adventist Academy Mustangs by a score of 59-57 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Rams have suffered since January 13th.

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Uriel Noorollah, who shot 64% from the field en route to 23 points. The contest was Noorollah's third in a row with at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Sosland, who almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine steals.

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Midland Adventist Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.

Coming up, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy will face off against Guadalupe Centers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Midland Adventist Academy, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Whitefield Academy at 8:00 p.m. on December 9.