The Classical Academy Caimans will head out to take on the Del Lago Academy Firebirds at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Classical Academy is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Chula Vista on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Classical Academy was outmatched by Chula Vista and fell 73-34. The Caimans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-18.
Despite the loss, Classical Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Drew Davis posted ten points.
Meanwhile, Del Lago Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. The game between them and La Costa Canyon didn't end well, with Del Lago Academy falling 64-46. While losing is never fun, the Firebirds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 712th, while the Mavericks are ranked 257th).
Classical Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Del Lago Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 7-9.
Classical Academy was dealt a bruising 81-36 defeat at the hands of Del Lago Academy in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Can Classical Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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