San Fernando Valley Academy waltzed into their game on Saturday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top against the Monroe Vikings by a score of 68-58. The score was all tied up 33-33 at the break, but the Huskies were the better team in the second half.
Luka Pizarro
| 02/01/25 vs Monroe | 20 |
| 01/30/25 @ Bridges Academy | 14 |
| 01/28/25 vs Glendale Adventist | 10 |
| 01/25/25 @ Beacon Hill | 9 |
San Fernando Valley Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Luka Pizarro, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 18 rebounds. Pizarro continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Blake McLennan, who went 5-for-8 on his way to 17 points in addition to five boards and four steals.
San Fernando Valley Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since the start of last season.
When it comes to explaining why Monroe lost, don't look at Jorge Hernandez. Despite the final result, he posted 16 points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Vincent Rosales, who scored 11 points.
San Fernando Valley Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-7. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.0 points over those games. As for Monroe, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14.
San Fernando Valley Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, an 86-40 defeat against Hillcrest Christian on the 3rd. As for Monroe, they have also already played their next matchup, a 76-58 loss against North Hollywood on the 5th.
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