Recap: Lakeland Preparatory Lions vs. KIPP Collegiate phoenix
The Lakeland Preparatory Lions lost against the KIPP Collegiate phoenix back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Lakeland Preparatory took a hard 69-54 fall against KIPP Collegiate. Lakeland Preparatory has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the defeat, Lakeland Preparatory saw an underclassman step up: Ryan Pitts scored 22 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Pitts has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Cooper Gallagher, who scored 12 points.
Lakeland Preparatory has been struggling recently, as they've lost 11 of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for KIPP Collegiate, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-13.
Lakeland Preparatory will head out on the road to take on Trezevant at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for KIPP Collegiate, they will be playing at home against Memphis Business Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Memphis Business Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,020 points over their last 14 matches.
