Thunderbird Adventist Academy extended their home winning streak to eight games dating back to last season thanks to a huge performance from Aziel Perez. Thunderbird Adventist Academy came out on top against the Wickenburg Christian Academy Lion by a score of 42-31 on Tuesday thanks in part to Perez, who went 9 of 17 en route to 20 points and four steals. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times he's played.
| 01/21/25 vs Wickenburg Christian Academy | 12 |
| 11/21/24 @ Paradise Valley Christian Prep | 11 |
| 12/09/24 @ Ville de Marie Academy | 9 |
| 11/27/23 @ Arrowhead Christian Academy | 9 |
| 12/12/24 vs New Way Learning Academy | 7 |
The team also got some help courtesy of Gedeon Habimana, who posted no points along with 12 boards, five assists, and four steals. Those 12 rebounds gave him a new career-high.
When it comes to explaining why Wickenburg Christian Academy lost, don't look at Tate Poppe. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 boards. Poppe is becoming a predictor of Wickenburg Christian Academy's success: when he posts at least ten rebounds the team is 14-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Braden Dickinson was another key player, putting up eight points and seven boards.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Wickenburg Christian Academy, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-3.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy has already played their next game, a 63-53 defeat against Trinity Christian on the 23rd. As for Wickenburg Christian Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 58-28 victory against Jefferson Prep on the 22nd.
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