Basketball Game Preview: Girard Academic Music Program Pioneers vs. Mariana Bracetti Academy

The Girard Academic Music Program Pioneers will challenge Mariana Bracetti Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Girard Academic Music Program is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Girard Academic Music Program came up short against KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy, falling 53-29. The game marked the Pioneers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Meanwhile, Mariana Bracetti Academy scored the most points they've had this season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 66-54 to Mastery Charter Hardy Williams. Mariana Bracetti Academy just can't catch a break and has now endured five losses in a row.

Girard Academic Music Program dropped their record down to 4-7 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Mariana Bracetti Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-8.

Girard Academic Music Program took their win against Mariana Bracetti Academy in their previous matchup back in January of 2024 by a conclusive 46-26. The rematch might be a little tougher for Girard Academic Music Program since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.