Horizon Honors won the last time they faced Santa Cruz Valley and things went their way on Friday too. The Horizon Honors Eagles took their game with ease, bagging a 74-42 victory over the Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Horizon Honors found their leader in freshman Richie Hewitt V, who went 9 of 10 on his way to 23 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hewitt V has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Max Gerelick, who went 5 for 8 en route to 11 points.
Eagles
| 01/05/24 @ Sequoia Pathway Academy | 26 |
| 01/18/24 vs St. Augustine Catholic | 26 |
| 01/31/24 vs Tempe Prep | 24 |
| 01/24/25 vs Santa Cruz Valley | 21 |
| 01/29/24 vs Santa Cruz Valley | 23 |
Horizon Honors was working as a unit and finished the game with 21 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in February of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Santa Cruz Valley lost, don't look at Nathan Harris. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten boards. Harris is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down ten or more in the last five games he's played. Ty Jarius Salazar was another key player, going 5 of 10 on his way to 12 points.
Horizon Honors' victory bumped their record up to 12-8. As for Santa Cruz Valley, they dropped their record down to 8-9 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Horizon Honors didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 52-38 win against Tempe Prep on the 28th. Santa Cruz Valley has also already played their next contest, a 54-52 victory against NFL Yet Academy on the 28th.
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