Alameda had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 3-9 to make it nine. They were beaten by the Arrupe Jesuit Generals 75-31. The Pirates were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-18.
Despite the defeat, Alameda saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Eduardo Cantillo posted ten points and seven boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Efrain Huerta, who put up four points and four steals.
As for Arrupe Jesuit, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 33 points or more this season.
Arrupe Jesuit's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Louie Garcia led the charge by shooting 64% from the field to rack up 17 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Alex Asher, who went 5-for-9 on his way to 16 points and three steals.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alameda will take on Fort Lupton at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Pirates will be up against the Bluedevils' rather soft defense (which has allowed 65.31 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Arrupe Jesuit, they will face off against Addenbrooke Classical Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Generals' defense better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 57.2 points per game this season.
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