Maywood Academy typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Marquez proved too difficult a challenge. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Maywood Academy Nighthawks 86-49. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 73-32 on January 6th.
Marquez's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Julian Nunez, who went 8 of 14 en route to 21 points. Elyjah Staples was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 15 rebounds.
Gladiators
| 01/24/25 @ Maywood Academy | 86-49 |
| 01/22/25 vs Maywood CES | 91-29 |
Marquez smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in eight consecutive matches.
Marquez's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-9. As for Maywood Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season.
Marquez didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 62-35 defeat against Gahr on the 25th. Maywood Academy has also already played their next match (against Elizabeth), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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