The Christ Prep Academy Patriots's four-game losing streak came to an end on Thursday. They blew past Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy 63-36 on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Christ Prep Academy has posted since December 2, 2023.
Despite the loss, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy still got an impressive performance from Riley Ellis, who scored 23 points. That was a full 63.9% of Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy's points, marking the fifth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Teddy Zitron, who scored seven points.
Christ Prep Academy's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8. As for Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Christ Prep Academy will take on Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak. As for Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Midland Adventist Academy at 8:30 p.m. That game will pit two of the most dominant against one another: Elijah Hysten and Ellis.
