Guajome Park Academy has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Classical Academy Caimans at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in California (Guajome Park Academy is ranked 1333rd, while Classical Academy is ranked 1350th).
Last Friday, things could have been worse for Guajome Park Academy, but they could have been a whole lot better as they took a 51-32 loss to Del Lago Academy.
Meanwhile, Classical Academy came into Tuesday's game having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 61-35 margin over Escondido Adventist Academy. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Classical Academy has managed all season.
Issac Davis was his usual excellent self, scoring 32 points. Another player making a difference was Joseph Lanzone, who scored ten points.
Guajome Park Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season. As for Classical Academy, their victory ended a nine-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-20.
Guajome Park Academy beat Classical Academy 52-43 when the teams last played back in December of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Guajome Park Academy since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
