On Saturday, the St. Margaret's Tartans were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 73-68 to the Desert Christian Academy Conquerors. While losing is never fun, the Tartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 841st, while the Conquerors are ranked 325th).
Leading Desert Christian Academy to victory were Jacob Reynolds and Augustine Youssef. Reynolds went 9 for 21 on his way to 29 points, while Youssef almost dropped a double-double on 27 points and nine rebounds. That's the most points Reynolds has posted since back in December of 2023. Judah Garrison was another key player, putting up six points.
St. Margaret's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-16. As for Desert Christian Academy, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 21-1.
St. Margaret's is taking a road trip to square off against Irvine at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Irvine will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something St. Margaret's surely won't give up without a fight. As for Desert Christian Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against California Military Institute at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Desert Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last ten games.
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