Basketball Recap: Mariana Bracetti Academy Comes Up Short

Mariana Bracetti Academy suffered their closest defeat since December 14, 2023 on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush KNIGHTS by a score of 42-39. Mariana Bracetti Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2023.

When it comes to explaining why Mariana Bracetti Academy lost, don't look at Jahir Butler-Banks. Despite the final result, he went 6 of 12 en route to 18 points. Izeem Whitaker was another key player, putting up seven points.

Mariana Bracetti Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-6.

Mariana Bracetti Academy will face off against Parkway Northwest at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Parkway Northwest will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Mariana Bracetti Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush has already played their next game (against Franklin Learning Center), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.