Wonderful College Prep Academy hadn't done well against Laton recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Wonderful College Prep Academy Lions took down the Laton Mustangs 47-32. For the Lions, this counts as revenge for the 48-41 victory the Mustangs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2024.
Wonderful College Prep Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Juan Negrete led the charge by putting up 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Victor Hernandez, who posted six points and six steals.
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Wonderful College Prep Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Despite the loss, Laton still got an impressive performance from Jesus Bocanegra, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 boards. That's the most points Bocanegra has posted since back in November of 2023. Yann Jimenez was another key player, posting nine points.
Wonderful College Prep Academy's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-8. As for Laton, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-11.
Wonderful College Prep Academy will face off against Del Oro at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Laton, they will take on Legacy Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Laton is facing Legacy Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Legacy Christian Academy is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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