Preview: Chicago Marshall Commandos vs. Walther Christian Academy Broncos
The Chicago Marshall Commandos will head out on the road to face off against the Walther Christian Academy Broncos at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Chicago Marshall scored the most points they've had all season to find success last Monday. They really took it to Austin College and Career Academy for the full four quarters, racking up a 74-26 victory on the road. Perhaps unsurprisinly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Janiyah Green was her usual excellent self, scoring 30 points along with two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points she has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ja'Una Williams, who scored 16 points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Meanwhile, two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Walther Christian Academy walked away with it. They blew past the Raiders 80-24 at home on Tuesday. That 56 point margin sets a new team best for Walther Christian Academy this season.
Walther Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Saniyya Harvey led the charge by scoring 34 points along with three steals. Harvey hasn't dropped below three steals for seven straight games. Another player making a difference was Tamia Allen, who scored 12 points along with five steals.
The win was the fourth in a row for Chicago Marshall, bringing their record for this year to 19-8. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.0 points per game. As for Walther Christian Academy, their victory was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-14.
Chicago Marshall strolled past Walther Christian Academy when the teams last played back in February of 2019 by a score of 59-45. Does Chicago Marshall have another victory up their sleeve, or will Walther Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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