Basketball Recap: Roosevelt Preparatory Academy Starts Season with Win at Home

Roosevelt Preparatory Academy took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Monday. They blew past the Wickenburg Christian Academy Lion 59-38. This was payback for the Aces, who suffered a 76-24 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Roosevelt Preparatory Academy was led to victory by Tavis Oatman and Yahokim Johnson. Oatman almost dropped a double-double with 33 points and nine boards, while Johnson shot 58% from the field to rack up 16 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Aiden Lorenzen was another key player, putting up eight points and three steals.

Roosevelt Preparatory Academy will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Skyline - Gila River at 5:30 p.m. on December 4. As for Wickenburg Christian Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge Paradise Valley Christian Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.