After a string of four wins, the DCP Alum Rock Lobos 's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They took a 46-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of KIPP San Jose Collegiate. DCP Alum Rock was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as KIPP San Jose Collegiate apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why DCP Alum Rock lost, one person who can't be blamed is Tony Clarida. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds. That was a full 38.5% of DCP Alum Rock's points, marking the third time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Jorge Garcia was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
It was another big night for Christian Ademe-Johnson, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 rebounds for KIPP San Jose Collegiate. Ademe-Johnson has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last four times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mathew Huynh, who scored eight points.
DCP Alum Rock's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-8. As for KIPP San Jose Collegiate, they pushed their record up to 12-7 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DCP Alum Rock will take on More at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. More knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past seven matchups -- so hopefully DCP Alum Rock likes a good challenge. As for KIPP San Jose Collegiate, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against East Palo Alto Academy at 7:30 p.m. East Palo Alto Academy is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
