Academy for Academic Excellence extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They had to suffer through an 81-53 loss at the hands of the Silver Valley Trojans. The Knights were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 48-22.
Several Knights players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Franklin Rabadi, who shot 64% from the field on his way to 15 points and three steals. Gavin Tejeda was another key player, putting up 15 points and three steals.
As for Silver Valley, they now have a winning record of 3-2. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 28 points or more this season.
Silver Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Judah Caldwell, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. What's more, Caldwell racked up seven steals, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Ryan Merles also deserves some recognition as he grabbed his first steals of the season.
Looking ahead, Academy for Academic Excellence will take on Riverside Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Silver Valley, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 58-54 victory against Burroughs on the 6th.
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