Horizon Science Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 63-46 bruising from the Patriot Prep Academy Eagles. The Hawks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Eagles earlier this season, when they won 54-53.
Horizon Science Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Michael Shamie, who posted five points and seven boards. Another player making a difference was Thierno Diallo, who earned five points along with seven assists and seven rebounds.
Hawks
| 01/22/24 @ Cristo Rey | 17 |
| 01/08/24 @ Centennial | 16 |
| 12/19/23 @ Madison Christian | 15 |
| 02/03/24 vs Cristo Rey | 15 |
| 01/20/24 @ Licking Valley | 14 |
Even though they lost, Horizon Science Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Patriot Prep Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cameron Thomas, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 14 boards. Thomas also grabbed five steals, which is notable because Patriot Prep Academy is 9-2 when he posts at least five steals, but 1-2 otherwise. Mason Seward was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds.
Horizon Science Academy's loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 7-6. As for Patriot Prep Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season.
Horizon Science Academy will take on Liberty Christian Academy at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Patriot Prep Academy, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 59-47 victory against Bishop Rosecrans on the 20th.
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