After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Westminster, Thornton was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top against the Arrupe Jesuit Generals by a score of 40-31. The win was some much needed relief for the Trojans as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Thornton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but My'La Hernandez led the charge by putting up 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Victoria Perez, who posted 13 points and five steals.
Trojans
| 12/19/24 @ Arrupe Jesuit | 13 |
| 12/14/24 @ Kennedy | 12 |
| 12/09/24 @ Pomona | 9 |
| 12/17/24 @ Westminster | 6 |
Thornton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Several Generals players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Riley Delfeld, who put up eight points.
Thornton's record is now 2-5. As for Arrupe Jesuit, the defeat was their first at home , dropping their record down to 2-2.
Thornton will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on The Academy at 5:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025. As for Arrupe Jesuit, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 51-23 loss against Kennedy on the 20th.
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