Nathan Muriithi
| 12/16/25 vs Lodi Academy | 72% |
| 12/13/25 @ Waterford | 38% |
| 12/12/25 vs Denair | 31% |
| 12/11/25 vs Millennium | 64% |
| 12/06/25 vs Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy | 36% |
| + 3 more games |
If Lodi Academy wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Vanguard College Prep, they should've done a better job of containing Nathan Muriithi. The Lions walked away with a 63-51 win over the Titans on Tuesday with plenty of help from Muriithi, who dropped a double-double with 29 points and 14 rebounds. Thanks to that strong game, he now owns an excellent 48.8% field goal percentage.
Despite the defeat, Lodi Academy had strong showings from Simon Rich, who went 7-for-11 en route to 15 points along with eight boards and four steals, and Cedric Johnson, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten rebounds. Rich has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cole Berreth, who posted eight points and four steals.
The victory got Vanguard College Prep back to even at 4-4. As for Lodi Academy, the loss was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 5-3.
Looking ahead, Vanguard College Prep will be taking part in a tournament against Hughson at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions' defense better be ready for this one: the Huskies have averaged an impressive 54.7 points per game this season. Lodi Academy will be paying especially close attention to Vanguard College Prep's contest: after Vanguard College Prep faces off against Pacheco, they'll take on Lodi Academy again at 6:30 p.m. on January 6, 2026.
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