Academy of Careers & Exploration is 0-3 against Hesperia Christian since December of 2015 but things could change on Saturday. Having just played yesterday, the Eagle will head out on the road to face off against the Patriots at 1:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Academy of Careers & Exploration is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 66 points on Wednesday, they were much more limited against University Prep on Friday. They were outmatched by the Jaguars and fell 69-30. Eagle fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Jaguars since Friday.
Meanwhile, Hesperia Christian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 47-42 to Lucerne Valley.
Academy of Careers & Exploration will have to contain Edward Ibrahim as he made an impact in Hesperia Christian's last game. He almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Davide Marenco, who almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine boards.
Academy of Careers & Exploration's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Hesperia Christian, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Academy of Careers & Exploration suffered a grim 59-37 defeat to Hesperia Christian when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Thankfully for the Eagle, Arlan Koester (who dropped a double-double with 19 points and 18 rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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