After three games on the road, Donna Klein Jewish Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Avant Garde Academy Sharks at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Donna Klein Jewish Academy's 12-5 record from last season is now well into the rear view mirror after another tough outing. They fell 69-58 to Sheridan Hills Christian on Monday.
Despite their defeat, Donna Klein Jewish Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Joey Siemens, who scored 18 points along with 6 rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Jason Lewin was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Avant Garde Academy humbled Somerset Academy Central Miramar with a 91-28 victory. With that win, Avant Garde Academy brought their scoring average up to 66.5 points per game.
Avant Garde Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but GAVIN GUZMAN led the charge by scoring 33 points. The team also got some help courtesy of SAHMAJ ALCIME, who scored 22 points.
Donna Klein Jewish Academy's loss was their third straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 0-3. As for Avant Garde Academy, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Donna Klein Jewish Academy against Avant Garde Academy when the teams last played back in January as the team secured a 61-29 victory. Will Donna Klein Jewish Academy repeat their success, or does Avant Garde Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
