The Guadalupe Centers Aztecs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their eighth straight loss. They were beaten by Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy 63-31. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Guadalupe Centers in their matchups with Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy: they've now lost four in a row.
Guadalupe Centers lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Junior Ibarra, who scored six points. The team also got some help courtesy of Christian Gonzalez Mendoza, who scored six points.
Leading Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy to victory were Riley Ellis and Teddy Zitron. Ellis scored 23 points, while Zitron scored 25 points. That makes it four consecutive games in which Ellis has scored at least a third of Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy's points.
Guadalupe Centers dropped their record down to 1-9 with that loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Guadalupe Centers will take on Northland Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Northland Christian is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak. As for Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Christ Prep Academy at 6:00 p.m. on January 25th. Christ Prep Academy is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
