Basketball Recap: Achievement First vs. Capital Prep Trailblazers
Achievement First's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their sixth straight defeat. They were outmatched by Capital Prep at home and fell 78-47. Achievement First has struggled against the Trailblazers recently, as their matchup on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
It was another big night for Amare Cockfield, who scored 35 points along with five rebounds and three steals for Capital Prep. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Cockfield has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Javaris Spencer, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
Achievement First dropped their record down to 1-15 with that loss, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Capital Prep, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 7-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Achievement First will take on the Gladiators at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Classical Magnet is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games. As for Capital Prep, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against the Hawks at 6:30 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Connecticut (University is ranked 136th, while the Trailblazers are ranked 142nd).
