It was a good run, but the SEED: LA Grizzlies unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 58-42 bruising from Milken. While losing is never fun, SEED: LA can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1065th, while Milken is ranked 365th).
Despite the loss, SEED: LA had strong showings from Rayan Juma, who scored 19 points along with five rebounds and three steals, and Amour Escoe-Bailey, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 12 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Juma has scored all season. Breon Hill was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with two steals.
SEED: LA's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-9. As for Milken, their win bumped their record up to 16-7.
SEED: LA won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against The Webb Schools at 5:00 p.m. on January 23rd. The Webb Schools is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 54.8 points per game. Milken won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Le Lycee at 6:30 p.m. on January 23rd. Le Lycee is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
