The Rock Academy Warriors will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on the Hilltop Lancers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Rock Academy focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 18 on Wednesday.
Last Wednesday, Rock Academy lost to Pacific Ridge on the road by a 59-40 margin.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Roland Balderramos, who went 5 for 11 en route to 13 points. What's more, he also racked up two offensive rebounds, the most he's had since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Stephon Howell, who had five points.
Meanwhile, Hilltop had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They really took it to School for Entrepreneurship & Technology for the full four quarters, racking up a 65-18 win. The Lancers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Hilltop got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was James Devin out in front who went 8 for 12 en route to 16 points plus two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Isma Hasani, who went 6 for 11 en route to 13 points.
Hilltop's win ended a 16-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-4. As for Rock Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
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