The KIPP routed the host Gateway Science Academy Gators basketball team by a final score of 81-43 in Wednesday's league game.

In their next game, the face the Champaign Central Maroons (Champaign, IL) in a non-league game, on Thursday, December 28. KIPP will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Maroons enter the game with a 7-6 record after their 43-39 non-league win over Decatur Eisenhower (Decatur, IL).

With the defeat, Gateway Science Academy moves to 2-4 on the year. The Gators host Providence Classical Christian Academy (St. Louis, MO) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Friday, January 19. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 4-4.