Recap: Wayland Warriors vs. Innovation Academy The Red Tailed Hawk
The Wayland Warriors scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They strolled past Innovation Academy with points to spare, taking the game 64-46. The victory was some much needed relief for Wayland as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Innovation Academy lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Derrick Twum, who scored 19 points. Twum is crushing the point category: he's posted at least 18 every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryce Kankam, who scored 13 points.
Wayland's win ended a eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-11. As for Innovation Academy, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wayland won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Newton South at 7:00 p.m. on February 9th. Newton South is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning Wayland will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Innovation Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Northeast Metro RVT at 5:15 p.m. Northeast Metro RVT will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Innovation Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
