Hawthorne Math & Science Academy was handed a heart-breaking three-point loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against WISH Academy on Thursday. The Hawthorne Math & Science Academy The Aviators blew past the WISH Academy Owls 42-18. The win was all the more spectacular given the The Aviators 's disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 450th, while the Owls are ranked 122nd).
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Chidera Muogboh led the charge by putting up 14 points. Another player making a difference was Chideubem Muogboh, who posted ten points.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for WISH Academy, their defeat ended a 12-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-1.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Lennox Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hawthorne Math & Science Academy's defense has only allowed 18.4 points per game this season, so Lennox Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. WISH Academy will take on Vistamar in a holiday battle at at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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