Basketball Game Preview: Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy Lions vs. Kennedy Commanders

By Team Reports Jan 12, 2025, 7:29am

Basketball Preview: Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy Lions vs. Kennedy Commanders

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The Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy Lions will take on the Kennedy Commanders at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with five consecutive losses for Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy and seven for Kennedy.

Last Friday, Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy came up short against Bruce Randolph and fell 62-51.

Jamar Yelverton

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01/10/25 @ Bruce Randolph6
01/07/25 @ DSST: Conservatory Green5
12/21/24 @ Pueblo East1
12/20/24 vs Pueblo County3
12/19/24 vs Golden4

Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy's loss came about despite a quality game from Jamar Yelverton, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds. With that strong performance, Yelverton is now averaging an impressive 2.3 blocks per game. Jamier Majeed was another key player, putting up nine points.

Meanwhile, Kennedy lost to DMLK on the road by a 66-50 margin on Friday. The Commanders were down 57-37 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.

Kennedy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8.

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