Banning Lewis Academy is 3-0 against James Irwin since March of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Banning Lewis Academy Stallions will be home for the holidays to greet the James Irwin Jaguars at 10:00 a.m. James Irwin took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Banning Lewis Academy, who comes in off a win.
Banning Lewis Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 49-14 win over Colorado Springs School on the road. That 49-14 margin sets a new team best for Banning Lewis Academy this season.
Elany Canada was Banning Lewis Academy's leading scorer, having posted two points.
Caylin Guzman held things down on the boards with 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, James Irwin's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their 15th straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 44-28 bruising from Dolores Huerta Prep. James Irwin has struggled against Dolores Huerta Prep recently, as their matchup on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
The losing side was boosted by Romina Lozoya, who scored seven points along with 13 rebounds. Lozoya is absolutely dominating the rebound category: she's posted at least eight every time she's taken the court this season.
The victory makes it two in a row for Banning Lewis Academy and bumps their season record up to 3-1. As for James Irwin, their loss was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-3.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Banning Lewis Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 20.8 rebounds per game. It's a different story for James Irwin, though, as they've been averaging only 28 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Everything came up roses for Banning Lewis Academy against James Irwin in their previous matchup back in December of 2022 as the team secured a 47-11 win. Does Banning Lewis Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will James Irwin turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
