Katz Yeshiva couldn't quite beat Grandview Prep on Tuesday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 37-point loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Katz Yeshiva Storm fell just short of the Grandview Prep Pride by a score of 63-60. The Storm were up 17-2 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Grandview Prep's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aeris Lawson, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 11 rebounds. Lawson is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Zack Burrow, who went 5 for 9 en route to 16 points plus six rebounds and three steals.
This is the second loss in a row for Katz Yeshiva and nudges their season record down to 1-2. As for Grandview Prep, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Katz Yeshiva will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against Donna Klein Jewish Academy at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Grandview Prep, they will take on Bolles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grandview Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Bolles likes a good challenge.
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