Basketball Recap: Chavez Academy Has No Trouble Against Merritt Academy

Aztec Eagles

Margin (Wins)

02/04/25 vs Merritt Academy	20
01/23/25 @ Universal Learning Academy	14
12/19/24 @ Merritt Academy	3
12/18/24 @ Detroit Cristo Rey	31

Chavez Academy posted their biggest win since December 18, 2024 on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Merritt Academy Mustangs with a sharp 58-38 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 43-40 back in December of 2024.

Chavez Academy's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-8. As for Merritt Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chavez Academy will host Canton Preparatory at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Canton Preparatory's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last eight games. Merritt Academy has already played their next contest (against Taylor Prep), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.