It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but the Jordan Christian Prep Seahawks ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past Downey Christian 81-78. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Jordan Christian Prep has posted since December 12, 2023.
Jordan Christian Prep's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from William Reyes-Montanez, who scored 21 points. Daniel Osasjoshua was another key contributor, scoring 18 points.
Downey Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mickael Heritiana, who scored 21 points along with six assists and two steals. That's the first time this season that Heritiana grabbed two or more steals. Another player making a difference was Patrick Olajuwon, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 15 rebounds.
Jordan Christian Prep is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Downey Christian, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jordan Christian Prep won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against DME Academy Black at 4:00 p.m. on January 17th. As for Downey Christian, they will head out on the road to take on Hope Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
