The San Gabriel Academy Eagles's three-game losing streak came to an end on Saturday. They blew past Capistrano Valley Christian 66-37 at home. That looming 66-37 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for San Gabriel Academy yet this season.
Despite the defeat, Capistrano Valley Christian saw an underclassman step up: Benjamin Makelela dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds. Makelela is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last eight games he's played. Cetin Seles was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
Capistrano Valley Christian struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
San Gabriel Academy's victory bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Capistrano Valley Christian, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season.
San Gabriel Academy will head out on the road to face off against Pacifica Christian/Orange County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in California (Pacifica Christian/Orange County is ranked 94th, while San Gabriel Academy is ranked 111th). As for Capistrano Valley Christian, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Orangewood Academy at 7:00 p.m. Orangewood Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
