La Jolla posted their closest win since December 2, 2023 on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 64-61 victory over the Canyon Crest Academy Ravens. This was payback for the Vikings, who suffered a 58-55 loss the last time these two teams met.
La Jolla was led to victory by Leo Hawkinson and Brody Sessa. Hawkinson went 13 for 26 en route to 31 points plus three steals, while Sessa almost dropped a double-double on 22 points and nine rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Sessa a new career-high in offensive rebounds (four). Wyatt Olmert was another key player, earning five points in addition to 11 rebounds.
The win made it two in a row for La Jolla and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
La Jolla will take on Escondido Charter at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. La Jolla is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Canyon Crest Academy, they will face off against St. Margaret's at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Canyon Crest Academy will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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