The Walther Christian Academy Broncos extended their postseason success on Thursday against the Chicago Marshall Commandos. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 49-47 win over the Commandos. Winning may never get old, but Walther Christian Academy sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Walther Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Saniyya Harvey, who scored 22 points along with five steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Harvey has scored at least a third of Walther Christian Academy's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jocelyn Rivera, who scored 15 points along with two steals.
When it comes to explaining why Chicago Marshall lost, one person who can't be blamed is Janiyah Green. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a triple-double on 18 points, nine assists, and nine blocks. It was the first time this season that Green posted eight or more assists. Another player making a difference was Alysha Murphy, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 13 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Chicago Marshall were working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Walther Christian Academy only posted seven assists.
Walther Christian Academy now has a winning record of 15-14. As for Chicago Marshall, their loss dropped their record down to 20-9.
Walther Christian Academy will take on Ida Crown Jewish Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ida Crown Jewish Academy is coming into the game with nine straight victories on the road, so Walther Christian Academy is out to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Chicago Marshall does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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