The Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences Vipers will be taking part in a tournament against the Central City Value Jaguars at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences has given up an average of 60.2 points per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Verdugo Hills just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Saturday. They were dealt an 81-40 defeat at the hands of the Dons.
Central City Value not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since January 16th (when they won 74-30). They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 62-35 victory over Aspire Ollin. The win continues a trend for Central City Value in their matchups with Aspire Ollin: they've now won three in a row.
Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences better focus on containing Brandon Magdato and Andy Lobos as the pair were huge in Central City Value's win. Magdato posted 18 points and seven steals, while Lobos dropped a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. What's more, Lobos racked up six steals, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Nelson Carranza was another key player, putting up nine points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Central City Value was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Central City Value's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Everything came up roses for Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences against Central City Value in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the team secured an 88-41 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Lobos, who scored 26 points and seven rebounds. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Vipers still be able to contain Lobos? There's only one way to find out.
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