The Arrupe Jesuit Generals lost to the Platte Canyon Huskies back in January of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. Arrupe Jesuit skirted past Platte Canyon 41-39.
Leading Arrupe Jesuit to victory were Xavier Martinez and Bryan Astudillo-Pozos. Martinez scored 11 points along with five rebounds and four steals, while Astudillo-Pozos scored nine points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Martinez has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Josh Dimas was another key contributor, scoring six points.
When it comes to explaining why Platte Canyon lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jack McMahen. Despite the final result, he scored 12 points along with six rebounds.
Arrupe Jesuit's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-11. As for Platte Canyon, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-10.
Arrupe Jesuit will play host again and welcome Middle Park, where tip off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Middle Park knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Arrupe Jesuit likes a good challenge. As for Platte Canyon, they will be playing at home against South Park at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Platte Canyon is facing South Park at the right time seeing as South Park is stuck on a eight-game losing streak.
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