Basketball Recap: Mekhi Anderson Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Girard Academic Music Program

There's no place like home for KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 53-29 margin over the Girard Academic Music Program Pioneers on Tuesday. KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 20 points or more this season.

KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mekhi Anderson, who went 6 of 15 on his way to 14 points along with seven rebounds and four blocks. Anderson is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted four or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Tali Baker, who went 6 for 10 en route to 13 points.

KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy pushed their record up to 6-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 20.2 points. As for Girard Academic Music Program, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.

KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy will host Parkway West at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy is facing Parkway West at the right time seeing as Parkway West is stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Girard Academic Music Program, they will head out to take on Mariana Bracetti Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Girard Academic Music Program will also cruise into their next match with the timing on their side: Mariana Bracetti Academy will have lost five straight heading into Thursday's contest.