Basketball Recap: Matanzas Pirates vs. KIPP Bold City Greyhounds
Matanzas was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the KIPP Bold City Greyhounds by a score of 61-59. Even though they lost, the Pirates' still made a splash on offense and bumped their average scoring up to 51.6 points per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
When it comes to explaining why Matanzas lost, don't look at La'Darien Baker. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 18 points and 15 rebounds. Baker is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Jezrahiah McCoy was another key player, going 5 for 10 en route to 12 points plus five rebounds and three steals.
KIPP Bold City got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Joel Hunt out in front who went 6 for 14 en route to 16 points plus two steals. Another player making a difference was Elijah Banks, who scored 16 points along with two steals.
Matanzas' defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for KIPP Bold City, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Matanzas will welcome Palatka at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Matanzas is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.6 points per game this season. KIPP Bold City has already played their next game, a 43-38 win against Christ's Church Academy on the 5th.
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