The Somerset Academy Losee Lions will take on the Cesar Chavez Champions in a tournament on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Somerset Academy Losee is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They breezed by Sunrise Mountain to the tune of 72-20 on Saturday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Lions with their most commanding win of the season.
| 12/28/24 vs Sunrise Mountain | 18 |
| 01/16/24 @ Cheyenne | 13 |
| 01/23/24 @ Amplus Academy | 13 |
| 02/13/24 vs Valley | 11 |
| 01/08/24 vs Shadow Ridge | 9 |
Somerset Academy Losee's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Maurice Wicks-Wesley led the charge by putting up 18 points. That's the most points Wicks-Wesley has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Zion Gayle, who posted 14 points.
Meanwhile, Cesar Chavez posted their closest win since January 23rd two weeks ago. It was close, but they ultimately received the gift of a 52-49 victory from a begrudging Champions squad. The win was some much needed relief for they as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Cesar Chavez's win came from a few key players Somerset Academy Losee will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Gabriel Briones, who went 7 of 14 on his way to 17 points and four steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Drayce Crenshaw, who put up nine points in addition to eight boards and three steals.
Somerset Academy Losee's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Cesar Chavez, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-5.
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