Destiny Christian Academy waltzed into their game on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came within five points of losing the streak, but they secured a 59-54 W against the Antelope Titans. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 76-50 back in January.
Destiny Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaylen Valdez led the charge by going 7-for-14 on his way to 21 points. Valdez is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jephte Tambala, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten rebounds.
Despite the loss, Antelope had strong showings from Malichai Brown, who posted 14 points and five boards, and Quentin Mitchell, who went 6-for-12 en route to 12 points and seven rebounds. Mitchell continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Zachery Caspillo was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and nine boards.
Lions
| 02/12/25 @ Antelope | 59-54 |
| 01/29/25 @ West Park | 62-44 |
| 01/24/25 @ Grant | 51-38 |
| 01/22/25 @ McClatchy | 78-55 |
| 01/15/25 @ Cordova | 74-52 |
| 01/13/25 @ Kennedy | 80-61 |
Destiny Christian Academy's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-11. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.3 points over those games. As for Antelope, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-9 record this season.
Destiny Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 95-49 victory against McClatchy on the 14th. As for Antelope, they have also already played their next game, a 56-52 win against Kennedy on the 14th.
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