Thunderbird Adventist Academy have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 24 points or more this season. They breezed by Telesis Prep on the road to the tune of 62-17. With Thunderbird Adventist Academy ahead 41-10 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gideon Orellana, who scored 19 points. The matchup was Orellana's sixth in a row with at least ten points. Patrick Riffel was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with seven assists and six rebounds.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.3 points per game. As for Telesis Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thunderbird Adventist Academy will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Paradise Valley Christian Prep at 7:00 p.m. on January 23, 2024. Telesis Prep will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Trinity Christian at 4:00 p.m. on January 9, 2024.
