Preview: Philadelphia Academy Charter Chargers vs. Science Leadership Academy
The Philadelphia Academy Charter Chargers will be home for the holidays to greet Science Leadership Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Philadelphia Academy Charter will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak (dating back to last season) alive.
Philadelphia Academy Charter has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 24 points or more this season. They beat Philadelphia Military Academy on Thursday by the very same score they won with last week: 53-29.
Philadelphia Academy Charter found their leader in underclassman Jordan Benzenhafer, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which Benzenhafer has scored at least 25% of Philadelphia Academy Charter's points. Jonah Williams-White was another key contributor, scoring seven points.
Meanwhile, Science Leadership Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They strolled past KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy with points to spare, taking the game 66-51.
Science Leadership Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jason Babilonia out in front who scored 25 points. Another player making a difference was Nirel Woodson, who scored 18 points.
Philadelphia Academy Charter's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Science Leadership Academy, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Philadelphia Academy Charter came up short against Science Leadership Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2022, falling 49-39. Will Philadelphia Academy Charter have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
