Horeb Christian is 3-0 against Cristo Rey since November of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Horeb Christian Mustangs will host the Cristo Rey Monarchs at 4:00 p.m. Horeb Christian has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Having struggled with five losses in a row, Horeb Christian turned things around against Basilica on Friday. They walked away with a 62-50 win over the Mariners.
| 01/17/25 vs Basilica | 5 |
| 01/16/25 vs Abundant Life Christian Academy | 4 |
| 01/09/25 vs Marathon | 3 |
| 01/08/25 @ Pinecrest Prep | 3 |
| 12/11/23 vs Pinecrest Prep | 3 |
Horeb Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jonathan Gonzalez, who went 11 of 19 en route to 32 points and five rebounds. That's the most boards Gonzalez has posted since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Anthony Roman, who posted 18 points.
Horeb Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Cristo Rey was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were dealt a 101-20 loss at the hands of Highlands Christian. The Monarchs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 67-13.
Cristo Rey's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Horeb Christian, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-11.
Everything came up roses for Horeb Christian against Cristo Rey in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, as the team secured an 82-49 victory. Does Horeb Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Cristo Rey turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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