Basketball Recap: Banneker Makes It Six in a Row at Home

Banneker had won five straight home games dating back to last season and Kylee Deskins did her part to make it six on Wednesday. The Banneker Bulldogs blew past the School Without Walls Penguins, posting a 48-16 victory thanks in part to Deskins, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten boards. Those ten rebounds gave her a new career-high.

The team also got some help courtesy of Imani Diallo, who posted three points in addition to 12 boards and five blocks. Diallo is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least ten every time she's taken the court this season.

School Without Walls' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Adeline King, who put up three points and six boards. Sophie Whitaker was another key player, putting up nine points and eight rebounds.

Banneker's record is now 10-1. As for School Without Walls, with the defeat, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 11-3.

Banneker has already played their next matchup (against Eastern), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. School Without Walls will be playing in front of their home fans against Woodson at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. School Without Walls' defense has only allowed 27.2 points per game this season, so Woodson's offense will have their work cut out for them.