Basketball Recap: Idea Comes Up Short in High-Profile Matchup with KIPP DC Legacy College Prep

On Tuesday, Idea faced KIPP DC Legacy College Prep in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Idea Timberwolves were beaten by the KIPP DC Legacy College Prep Bulldogs 45-9. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Timberwolves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 50-3 back in December of 2024.

KIPP DC Legacy College Prep's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Marjae Robinson, who posted 11 points and five steals. Another player making a difference was Amari Young, who had ten points and six boards.

Idea has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season. As for KIPP DC Legacy College Prep, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-7.

Idea will head out on the road to square off against SEED DC at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. SEED DC's defense has only allowed 26.4 points per game this season, so Idea's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for KIPP DC Legacy College Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Archbishop Carroll at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. KIPP DC Legacy College Prep is facing Archbishop Carroll at the right time seeing as Archbishop Carroll is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.