If the Loma Linda Academy Roadrunners were riding high off their 60-21 takedown of the River Springs Charter School Magnolia Falcons last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Loma Linda Academy fell just short of Redlands Adventist Academy by a score of 38-35. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Loma Linda Academy has suffered yet this season.
Redlands Adventist Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aidan Calhoun, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds. Jarron Sumadia was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Loma Linda Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Redlands Adventist Academy, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-3.
Loma Linda Academy will take on Armona Union Academy at 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday. Redlands Adventist Academy won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against River Springs Charter School Magnolia at 5:30 p.m. on January 23rd. River Springs Charter School Magnolia is on a four-game streak of home wins, Redlands Adventist Academy a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court.
