Indio is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Desert Christian Academy is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Indio Rajahs will finish 2023 at home by hosting the Desert Christian Academy Conquerors at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Indio scored the most points they've had all season to find success last Friday. They blew past Desert Mirage 98-17 at home. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Indio has managed all season.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Desert Christian Academy on the road against Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School on Thursday as the team secured a 78-29 victory. That looming 78-29 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Desert Christian Academy yet this season.
Augustine Youssef was his usual excellent self, shooting 4-for-6 from beyond the arc and dropping a double-double on 30 points and 13 rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which he has scored at least 25% of Desert Christian Academy's points. Another player making a difference was Josiah Garrison, who scored seven points along with 12 rebounds and three steals.
Indio is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. As for Desert Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 10-4.
