Pennsylvania High School Basketball - Martin Luther King over Simon Gratz
January 17, 2019: Philadelphia, PA 19140 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Martin Luther King Cougars (Philadelphia, PA) and the host Simon Gratz Bulldogs (Philadelphia, PA), saw Martin Luther King's basketball squad overcome Simon Gratz by a tally of 64-55.
With the victory, Martin Luther King improves its record to 8-5 on the campaign. The Cougars host Roxborough (Philadelphia, PA) to confront the Indians in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 18. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 12-2. Roxborough won 87-45 in their recent league challenge against Randolph Vo-Tech (Philadelphia, PA)
Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Abraham Lincoln Rail Splitters (Philadelphia, PA) in a Philadelphia Public - A challenge, on Tuesday, January 22. Simon Gratz will attempt to improve on its 7-9 season record. The Rail Splitters come into the challenge with a 4-11 record after their 80-49 league loss to Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia, PA).