University Prep hadn't done well against Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The University Prep Jaguars enjoyed a cozy 61-45 win over Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 43-39 back in December of 2024.
DONALD McFARLIN had a dynamite game for University Prep, putting up 28 points. Another player making a difference was BRANDON MARTINEZ, who posted eight points in addition to eight boards and seven blocks.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Luis Carpio, who scored 13 points, and John Botros, who earned nine points.
University Prep is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-9 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.8 points per game. As for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.
University Prep will face off against Silver Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Silver Valley's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five games. As for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, they will square off against Academy for Academic Excellence at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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