The Daniel Academy Lions scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 81-28 victory over Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy. The win was a breath of fresh air for The Daniel Academy as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jesse Yap was his usual excellent self, scoring 23 points along with seven assists and six rebounds. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Chris W, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Despite the loss, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy still got an impressive performance from Riley Ellis, who scored 21 points.
The Daniel Academy's win bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.
The Daniel Academy will be playing at home against Guadalupe Centers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Frontier STEM at 6:00 p.m. on February 6th. Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, so Frontier STEM is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
