Basketball Recap: Excel Academy Charter Skates Past Salem Academy Charter with Ease

Wolves

Team Score

01/09/25 @ Salem Academy Charter	49
01/03/25 vs Pioneer Charter School of Science	40
12/20/24 vs East Boston	40
12/13/24 @ Community Charter School of Cambridge	31
12/12/24 @ Collegiate Charter School of Lowell	26

Excel Academy Charter made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Salem Academy Charter, but still couldn't quite topple them. The Excel Academy Charter Wolves breezed by the Salem Academy Charter Navigator to the tune of 49-9 on Thursday. The Wolves' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Excel Academy Charter's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kailani Goncalves, who posted 12 points. Ana Freitas was another key player, putting up 12 points.

Excel Academy Charter has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 4-4 record this season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 21.3 points per game. As for Salem Academy Charter, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Excel Academy Charter won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against East Boston at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Salem Academy Charter, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Pioneer Charter School of Science II at 4:30 p.m.