Even though the Horace Mann UCLA Community Panthers scored an imposing 71 points on Saturday, the Hawthorne Math & Science Academy The Aviators still came out on top. Hawthorne Math & Science Academy slipped by Horace Mann UCLA Community 72-71. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Roland Essah out in front who scored 29 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Essah has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Brian Essah, who scored 20 points.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Horace Mann UCLA Community, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Lennox Academy at 6:00 p.m. Lennox Academy is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak. As for Horace Mann UCLA Community, they will head out on the road to square off against New West Charter at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
