Basketball Recap: Bruce Randolph Victorious

Bruce Randolph won against KIPP Denver Collegiate last Friday with 51 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Wednesday. The Bruce Randolph Grizzlies managed a 51-45 victory over the Kennedy Commanders. This was payback for the Grizzlies, who suffered an 80-49 loss the last time these two teams met.

When it comes to explaining why Kennedy lost, don't look at Anthony Zink. Despite the final result, he posted 20 points and six rebounds. Zink's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Xavier Benavidez was another key player, putting up five points and three steals.

Bruce Randolph is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 4-6 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.2 points per game. As for Kennedy, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.

When Bruce Randolph and Kennedy next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Bruce Randolph will square off against DSST: Green Valley Ranch and their four-game winning streak at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Similarly, Kennedy will try to stop DSST: Conservatory Green's three-game winning streak when the meet at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.