Recap: Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks vs. Morgan Park Academy Warriors
This season hasn't been kind to the Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks, who are still winless after their ninth matchup. They were dealt a 60-18 loss at the hands of Morgan Park Academy on Wednesday. Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park has struggled against Morgan Park Academy recently, as their matchup on Wednesday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park saw an underclassman step up: Kymberly Venegas scored 12 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Venegas has scored all season.
Morgan Park Academy found their leader in underclassman Tiara Williams, who scored 39 points along with five rebounds and five steals. That makes it 13 consecutive games in which Williams has scored at least a third of Morgan Park Academy's points. Another player making a difference was Madison Olimene, who scored two points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park bumped their record down to 0-9 with that loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Morgan Park Academy, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-3.
Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Horizon Science Academy-Southwest at 5:00 p.m. on January 19th. Morgan Park Academy on the road again on Wednesday and play against Lycee Francais de Chicago at 5:00 p.m. on January 17th.
