Preview: Kennedy Eagles vs. Waterbury Career Academy Spartans
Kennedy is on a five-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Waterbury Career Academy is on a four-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Kennedy Eagles will finish 2023 at home by hosting the Waterbury Career Academy Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Last Friday, Kennedy was beaten by Wilby 97-53.
Waterbury Career Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 31 points or more this season. They took their matchup at home on Thursday with ease, bagging a 86-45 win over Oxford. That looming 86-45 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Waterbury Career Academy yet this season.
Waterbury Career Academy had a senior duo take command as Andrew Williams scored 21 points and Zaire Lott scored 19 points. The game was Williams' fourth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jonovan Bracey, who scored 12 points.
Kennedy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-1. As for Waterbury Career Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Kennedy came up short against Waterbury Career Academy in their previous matchup back in March, falling 68-57. Will Kennedy 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.
