The Smidt Tech Grey Wolves will challenge the Los Angeles Leadership Academy Lions at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses apiece.
On Tuesday, Smidt Tech ended up a good deal behind Animo De La Hoya and lost 73-54.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Los Angeles Leadership Academy challenged Camino Nuevo Dalzell Lance Campus last Tuesday. Los Angeles Leadership Academy took a 42-25 bruising from Camino Nuevo Dalzell Lance Campus. The matchup marked the Lions' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Smidt Tech will have to contain Justin Gonzalez as he made an impact in Los Angeles Leadership Academy's last game. He posted seven points in addition to 11 boards and four steals. Gonzalez has become a key player for Los Angeles Leadership Academy: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least eight rebounds, but 3-7 otherwise.
Los Angeles Leadership Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Smidt Tech, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.
Smidt Tech skirted past Los Angeles Leadership Academy 28-26 in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will Smidt Tech repeat their success, or does Los Angeles Leadership Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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