San Diego Jewish Academy had to start their season on the road on Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a hard 55-38 fall against the El Capitan Vaqueros. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 72-43 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why San Diego Jewish Academy lost, don't look at Jack Silberstein. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 25 points and 16 rebounds. The contest was Silberstein's eighth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Gabriel Galicot, who scored six points.
El Capitan found their leader in sophomore Trevin Curo, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 23 rebounds. Curo is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least ten every time he's taken the court this season. Jack Andersen was another key player, going 5 for 10 en route to 14 points plus eight rebounds.
El Capitan now has a winning record of 2-1.
San Diego Jewish Academy has already played their next match, a 59-50 victory against Coastal Academy on the 21st. As for El Capitan, they will venture away from home to challenge Valley Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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