The Woodlake Tigers had to endure a 12-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They strolled past Wonderful College Prep Academy with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 48-29. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Woodlake has managed all season.
Hugo Cruz was the offensive standout of the matchup as he scored 16 points. He has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last four times he's played. Saul Rodriguez was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
When it comes to explaining why Wonderful College Prep Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Demetrio Alvarado. Despite the final result, he scored 14 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Alvarado has scored all season.
Woodlake's win ended a 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-15. As for Wonderful College Prep Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Woodlake will challenge Granite Hills at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Granite Hills will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak. As for Wonderful College Prep Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Kings Christian at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Kings Christian's favor as the squad sits on seven straight wins at home while Wonderful College Prep Academy has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.