Basketball Recap: Lycee Francais De Chicago Piles Up the Points Against Horizon Science Academy Mckinley Park

Lycee Francais de Chicago

Margin (Wins)

12/13/24 vs Waldorf	72
12/16/24 @ Christian Heritage Academy	42
12/06/24 @ Cruz	29
12/18/24 vs Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park	27
12/11/24 @ Wolcott College Prep	-9

Lycee Francais de Chicago won the last time they faced Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park and things went their way on Wednesday too. Lycee Francais de Chicago claimed a resounding 66-39 victory over the Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks. Lycee Francais de Chicago has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 21 points or more this season.

Lycee Francais de Chicago was led to victory by Bonheur Balita and Jordie Machara. Balita dropped a double-double on 24 points and 12 boards, while Machara went 7 of 14 on his way to 19 points and five steals. Balita is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Sidy Doumbouya, who posted ten points in addition to seven boards and three steals.

Lycee Francais de Chicago smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 17 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.

Lycee Francais de Chicago's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.8 points per game. As for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-3.

Lycee Francais de Chicago won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Holy Trinity at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Holy Trinity will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Lycee Francais de Chicago surely won't give up without a fight. As for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Morgan Park Academy at 5:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Morgan Park Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.6 points per game this season.