The matchup between Ascent Classical Academy and Caprock Academy on Friday hardly resembled the 42-21 effort from their previous meeting. The Ascent Classical Academy Guardians took a 69-58 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Caprock Academy Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Guardians of the 42-21 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
Despite the defeat, Ascent Classical Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Mason Jones earned 27 points in addition to three steals. Jones has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Isaac Hutchins, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds.
Ethan Holt was a one-man wrecking crew for Caprock Academy as he went 10 for 15 en route to 24 points plus five rebounds. Zach Jordan was another key player, going 5 for 7 en route to 12 points plus seven rebounds and three steals.
Ascent Classical Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Caprock Academy, the victory snapped their losing streak at five games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-1 record.
Ascent Classical Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 49-42 defeat against Liberty Tree Academy on the 7th. Caprock Academy has also already played their next match, a 47-36 win against Twin Peaks Charter Academy on the 7th.
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