After flying high against First Baptist on Thursday, NOVA Academy came back down to earth. The Eagles lost 34-14 to the Anaheim Discovery Christian Magi on Monday. The Eagles’ loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.

Esther Velasquez

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Despite the defeat, NOVA Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Esther Velasquez posted eight points in addition to nine rebounds and eight steals. Those eight steals set a new season-high mark for Velasquez. Kaylin Hernandez was another key player, putting up four points along with nine boards and three steals.

NOVA Academy’s loss dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Anaheim Discovery Christian, the win got them back to even at 1-1.

NOVA Academy didn’t take long to hit the court again: they’ve already played their next matchup, a 35-32 victory against Newport Christian on the 27th. Anaheim Discovery Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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