Preview: West Philadelphia Speedboys vs. Girard Academic Music Program Pioneers
The West Philadelphia Speedboys will head out on the road to challenge the Girard Academic Music Program Pioneers at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. West Philadelphia will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak.
West Philadelphia put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. They claimed a resounding 48-9 victory over Philadelphia Electric Charter at home. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win West Philadelphia has posted yet this season.
West Philadelphia's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Naeemiah Bridgeford, who scored 12 points along with six steals. Bridgeford is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Devin Sadat, who scored 12 points along with seven steals.
Meanwhile, Girard Academic Music Program lost to Thomas A. Edison at home by a decisive 39-20 margin on Wednesday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Girard Academic Music Program in their matchups with Thomas A. Edison: they've now lost three in a row.
The losing side was boosted by Violet Brasby-Jones, who scored nine points.
West Philadelphia's win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-1. As for Girard Academic Music Program, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
West Philadelphia took their victory against Girard Academic Music Program in their previous matchup back in January of 2023 by a conclusive 34-9. The rematch might be a little tougher for West Philadelphia since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
