Basketball Recap: KIPP Bold City Greyhounds vs. Stanton Blue Devils
KIPP Bold City unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 44-17 defeat at the hands of the Stanton Blue Devils on Tuesday. The Greyhounds' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it 18 in a row dating back to last season.
Several Greyhounds players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jameriah Jackson, who had five points. The team also got some help courtesy of Quinae Bostic, who scored five points.
Stanton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aiyanna Smiley, who scored 14 points in addition to five rebounds and three blocks. Catherine Brewer was another key player, scoring seven points in addition to three blocks.
Stanton's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
KIPP Bold City will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Paxon School For Advanced Studies at 5:30 p.m. on December 11th. Stanton has already played their next contest, a 65-59 victory against St. Johns Country Day on the 3rd.
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