The San Jacinto Valley Academy Wolves will face off against the San Jacinto Leadership Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
San Jacinto Valley Academy lost 77-53 to Desert Christian Academy on Wednesday. The Wolves haven't had much luck with the Conquerors recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
San Jacinto Valley Academy's loss came about despite a quality game from Day Edwards, who posted 22 points. Steven Abbott was another key player, putting up ten points.
Meanwhile, San Jacinto Leadership Academy had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 39.4 points) and they went ahead and made it six on Wednesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Bobcats 60-18. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 32-7.
San Jacinto Valley Academy better keep an eye on Jake Gagnepain. He was instrumental in San Jacinto Leadership Academy's win, posting 22 points and five boards. Gagnepain has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last eight times he's played. Another player making a difference was Ezra Olguin, who scored 16 points and five rebounds.
San Jacinto Leadership Academy's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 23.8 points per game. As for San Jacinto Valley Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-7.
San Jacinto Valley Academy came up short against San Jacinto Leadership Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 72-61. Will San Jacinto Valley Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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