Basketball Recap: University Prep Academy Skates Past Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit with Ease

Golden Eagles

Margin (Wins)

12/02/24 vs Luis Valdez Leadership Academy	57
12/04/24 vs Apostles Lutheran	56
12/16/24 vs Cindy Avitia	43
12/05/24 vs KIPP Navigate College Prep	41
12/18/24 vs Kirby Prep	41

After losing to Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit the last time they met, University Prep Academy decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The University Prep Academy Golden Eagles blew past the Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit Lions, posting a 71-41 win. The Golden Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 29 points or more this season.

Despite the loss, Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit saw an underclassman step up: freshman Samuel Rey Salazar posted 17 points. Another player making a difference was German Solis, who earned eight points.

With the victory, University Prep Academy broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 12-6. As for Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-12.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. University Prep Academy will welcome The Nueva School at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. University Prep Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit has already played their next match (against More), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.