Community Charter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 46-35 to Valor Academy. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Titans of the 60-51 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
Despite the loss, Community Charter saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Edem Ladzepko went 12 for 14 en route to 24 points plus six rebounds. Those 24 points set a new season-high mark for Ladzepko.
Valor Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Maliqui Van Arsdale out in front who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds. Cezar Jr Guanzon was another key player, going 5 for 6 en route to 11 points plus six rebounds.
Community Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Valor Academy, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Community Charter will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Fulton at 4:00 p.m. on December 2nd. Community Charter has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games. Valor Academy also won't see the court for a while: their next matchup is against Alliance Marine-Innovation & Technology at 3:30 p.m. on January 8, 2025.
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