The Westlake Charter Explorers suffered their biggest loss since December 20, 2023 on Thursday. Their rough 66-44 loss to Leroy Greene Academy might stick with them for a while. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Westlake Charter in their matchups with Leroy Greene Academy: they've now lost six in a row.
Westlake Charter's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sysco Vela, who scored 13 points along with three steals. Matthew Quilatan was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
Westlake Charter has not been sharp recently, as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season. As for Leroy Greene Academy, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westlake Charter will take on Fortune Early College at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fortune Early College knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past eight games -- so hopefully Westlake Charter likes a good challenge. As for Leroy Greene Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against John Adams Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. John Adams Academy is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
