Basketball Game Preview: Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush KNIGHTS vs. High School of the Future

By Team Reports Jan 19, 2024, 4:05am

Preview: Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush KNIGHTS vs. High School of the Future

The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush KNIGHTS will look to defend their home court on Monday against High School of the Future at 3:15 p.m. Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush comes in on a streak of failing to score more than 25 points in their last seven games, a trend the squad is of course eager to reverse.

Last Wednesday, Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush had to suffer through a rough 51-12 loss at the hands of Thomas A. Edison. Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-5.

Ka'Yonna Reeves was Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush's leading scorer, having posted five points.

Meanwhile, High School of the Future scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Paul Robeson as High School of the Future made off with a 58-38 victory. High School of the Future has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 20 points or more this season.

It was another big night for Jahanna Mitchell, who scored 30 points. That makes it four consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of High School of the Future's points. Another player making a difference was Makiyah Waters, who scored 11 points.

Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush bumped their record down to 1-6 with that loss, which was their third straight at home. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 6.3 points per game. As for High School of the Future, they now have a winning record of 4-3.

Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush lost to High School of the Future at home by a decisive 43-24 margin in their previous meeting back in January of 2023. Will Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.