San Jacinto Valley Academy came up into this matchup off a tough 24-point defeat last Wednesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the San Jacinto Leadership Academy Lions by a score of 48-45 on Friday. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wolves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 72-61 back in December of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why San Jacinto Valley Academy lost, don't look at Day Edwards. Despite the final result, he posted 13 points. Another player making a difference was Brayden Hutchinson, who earned nine points.
It was another big night for Jake Gagnepain, who put up 25 points along with six boards and five steals for San Jacinto Leadership Academy. Gagnepain is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last nine games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Smith, who scored eight points and seven rebounds.
San Jacinto Valley Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season. As for San Jacinto Leadership Academy, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-5.
San Jacinto Valley Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Nuview Bridge at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. San Jacinto Valley Academy is facing Nuview Bridge at the right time seeing as Nuview Bridge is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for San Jacinto Leadership Academy, they will welcome Desert Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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